--- title: "Award of Scottish Government - Interim IT manager - ISO External Assurance" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000768122" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000768122" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000768122.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000768122.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2025-02-11" --- # Award of Scottish Government - Interim IT manager - ISO External Assurance Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000768122 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000768122) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000768122.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government has awarded a contract titled "Award of Scottish Government - Interim IT manager - ISO External Assurance" under the services category. This procurement relates to the IT services industry, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support as detailed by CPV code 72000000. The process is currently in the Award stage, with the tender period having commenced on 7th January 2024. The contract involves the creation, certification, and development of an Information Security Management & Privacy System in alignment with ISO27001 and ISO27701 standards. The consultancy role will extend over approximately 35 days per annum, with specific days negotiated as per the audit plan. The procurement location is primarily managed from the Scottish Government's office in Glasgow. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in information security management and ISO certifications. Companies capable of providing comprehensive audit processes, security knowledge transfer, and consulting services would benefit greatly from engaging in such contracts. The award to Harvey Nash Limited indicates a valuable precedent for similar businesses aiming to grow their footprint in public sector contracts. Organisations well-versed in delivering tailored IT consulting services could find similar tenders a lucrative pathway to expanding their portfolio within government projects. ## Notice The post holder will work as an independent intermediary alongside the in house resource in the creation, certification by accredited third parties and ongoing development of an Information Security Management & Privacy System. ISO27001, ISO27701.The development and execution of a sample-based Information Security Management Internal audit process for all area of the Paying Agency functions to meet ISO 27001 specifications.Transfer of Information Security Knowledge to staff at varying levels from MSc level for the Head of Information security through to security awareness for Paying agency and Delivery Partners staff.For the duration of the engagement the post will be required for approximately 35 days per annum. Days will be negotiated in advance to compliment the audit plan. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523627 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Feb 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £167,715 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Additional buyers | ANGUS COUNCIL; CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND; DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; MORAY COUNCIL; NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE; NHS LANARKSHIRE; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA; SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL; THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS); THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL; UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH8 8BG | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 31 | | Supplier names | A M DUNBAR ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR; ACCESS; AMD CONTRACT SERVICES; BARNARDO'S; BROWNRIGGS; CARAT; COMMUNITY INTEGRATED CARE; DFFC; ERIC BOYD FORESTRY; FORFEND INFORMATION SECURITY; FRANK NICOL FARM & GARDEN MACHINERY; GALLIFORD TRY CONSTRUCTION LTD T/A MORRISON CONSTRUCTION NORTH EAST; GTR CONTRACTS; HARVEY NASH; JML CONTRACTS; JOHN MCGEADY; LIZZY WHITEHEAD CONSULTING; LORIEN RESOURCING; MODULAR WEST; NORTHERN LIGHT CONSULTING; PERTH AUTISM SUPPORT; QIAGEN; REVINSON FIRE; ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND; SOCOTEC; THE MEDIA SHOP SCOTLAND; VENESKY BROWN; WALK IN THE GATE LTD (TRADING AS THE GATE WORLDWIDE; WASHCO; WEIR FORESTRY; WILLIAM WAUGH & SONS (BUILDERS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 11 Feb 2025 at 10:08 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523627 ## Notice URLs - http://crownestatescotland.com/ - http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot - http://www.angus.gov.uk/ - http://www.dumgal.gov.uk - http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk - http://www.fife.gov.uk - http://www.highland.gov.uk - http://www.moray.gov.uk - http://www.nhsggc.scot/about-us/procurement/ - http://www.nhslanarkshire.org.uk - http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics - http://www.pkc.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/ - http://www.stir.ac.uk/finance-office/procurement/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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