---
title: "Phishing Simulation and Awareness"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000782722"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-11-07"
---

# Phishing Simulation and Awareness

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000782722

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has awarded a contract for "Phishing Simulation and Awareness" services, classified under the industry category code 72000000 (IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support). The contract is part of the NHS SBS DWS Framework and focuses on enhancing phishing simulation and awareness among Council staff. This open procedure procurement process, with procurement method details listed as "Open procedure", was finalised with the signing of the contract on 1st November 2024. The buyer, The City of Edinburgh Council, is located at Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8BG, and the total contract value is GBP 187,304, covering services delivered in Edinburgh.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and IT services, particularly those experienced in phishing simulation and awareness training. With this being a framework agreement, it could lead to further contracts within the public sector, boosting business growth for suppliers with a strong track record in IT security and training solutions. Large IT service providers, like the awarded supplier Softcat Plc, will find this contract advantageous, offering potential scalability and exposure in the public sector marketplace.

## Notice

Award of contract on NHS SBS DWS Framework for Phishing Simulation and Awareness

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Phishing simulation and awareness and training for Council staff.. Please refer to https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements/digital-workplace-solutions/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517854 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £187,304 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517854

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517854
  Phishing Simulation and Awareness - Award of contract on NHS SBS DWS Framework for Phishing Simulation and Awareness

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782722
- https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements/digital-workplace-solutions/

## Provenance

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