--- title: "Cyber Observatory - Scottish Cyber Co-ordination Centre - RFI" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000790178" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000790178" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000790178.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000790178.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2025-02-17" --- # Cyber Observatory - Scottish Cyber Co-ordination Centre - RFI Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000790178 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000790178) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000790178.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government, based in Glasgow, is in the planning stage of procuring services for the design and development of a Cyber Observatory through the Scottish Cyber Coordination Centre (SC3). This initiative aims to enhance the cyber resilience and security of the Scottish public sector. The planned procurement, identified under the title "Cyber Observatory - Scottish Cyber Co-ordination Centre - RFI," falls under the economic affairs and general public services industry categories, specifically classified under CPV code 72222300. The procurement will focus on delivering services in Edinburgh, Scotland, with key dates including the final submission of information by 12 Noon on Monday, 10th March 2025, and a potential future market notice date of 30th May 2025. This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in cybersecurity, data analysis, and cyber risk management. Companies with expertise in developing technical resources aimed at improving visibility of cyber risks and enabling data-driven decision-making will find this tender particularly suitable. The engagement seeks innovative solutions to accurately assess and understand the cyber resilience posture of the public sector, essential for shaping security frameworks and standards. Businesses that can provide comprehensive and secure cyber resilience services will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, fostering significant growth and establishing a strong presence within the public sector cybersecurity domain. ## Notice The Scottish Government's (SG) Digital Directorate expects there to be an ongoing need to design and develop a Cyber Observatory to ensure that the Scottish public sector is as secure and cyber resilient as it can be. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Government's (SG) Digital Directorate, through the Scottish Cyber Coordination Centre (SC3), expects there to be an ongoing need to design and develop a Cyber Observatory to ensure that the Scottish Public sector is as secure and cyber resilient as it can be. The Observatory will be a technical resource aimed at improving visibility of cyber risks, identifying emerging threats, and enabling data-driven decision-making. This initiative will reinforce The SC3 commitment to delivering impactful, evidence-based interventions that support a more cyber-resilient Scotland. SC3 are seeking a functionality with the ability to accurately assess and understand the public sector's cyber resilience posture. This insight is essential for shaping and applying proportionate security frameworks and standards that help organisations strengthen their cyber defences. SC3 are looking for further information on what services are available in the market and how these can be delivered by service providers.. All parties must read the attached document 'SC3 Cyber Observatory RFI - 17 February 2025'. Please complete the document and send back to erin.crawford@gov.scot by 12 Noon on Monday 10th March 2025. This notice is for information purposes. A date has been advised of when we may go to market on that date or later but it is not guaranteed. Note we may decide not to go out to market. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524051 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | 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 | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 May 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 8LU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72222300 - Information technology services ## Release History - 17 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524051 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB524051&idx=1 17th February 2025 - SC3 Cyber Observatory RFI - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524051 Cyber Observatory - Scottish Cyber Co-ordination Centre - RFI - The Scottish Government's (SG) Digital Directorate expects there to be an ongoing need to design and develop a Cyber Observatory to ensure that the Scottish public sector is as secure and cyber resilient as it can be. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=790178 - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000790178 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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