---
title: "Ransomware and Cyber Incident Readiness Assessment"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000800741"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)"
published: "2025-06-05"
---

# Ransomware and Cyber Incident Readiness Assessment

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000800741

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## Summary

The procurement process overseen by The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), involved an Invitation to Tender for a Ransomware and Cyber Incident Readiness Assessment. The focus of this contract was on cybersecurity services within the health industry, specifically targeting NHSScotland's readiness against ransomware attacks. Based in Edinburgh, with activities encompassing the wider UK (region UKM), the process followed an open procedure as part of the Scottish Government's Dynamic Purchasing System. The notice was awarded on 30th May 2025 to Trustmarque Solutions Limited, after receiving three bids. This procurement stage has moved into contract award status, with an active contract valued at £98,455 GBP.

This tender represents significant business growth potential for firms specialising in cybersecurity. The contract requires the evaluation of technical security controls and operational capabilities of health boards, crucial elements in enhancing NHSScotland's resilience against cyber threats. Businesses with expertise in cybersecurity, especially those adept at handling ransomware incident assessments, could find this sector highly rewarding. The contract's association with dynamic purchasing further opens opportunities for companies providing competitive tailormade solutions. With relevance to large-scale digital technology and cyber services, the tender is tailored for businesses equipped to deliver comprehensive security solutions to public health organisations.

## Notice

This Invitation to Tender document is to be used to select an appropriate organisation to support and execute a Scottish Government-commissioned review of NHSScotland's constituent health boards' readiness of and resilience to cybersecurity and ransomware attack incidents. The assessment is initiated by NHS National Services Scotland's Cyber Centre of Excellence (CCoE) and is intended to evaluate the effectiveness of an organisation's technical security controls and broader operational capabilities in responding to and recovering from a ransomware incident.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

An Invitation to Tender (ITT) was issued via the Scottish Government's Digital Technology and Cyber Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to all 115 suppliers under Lot 4: Cyber Security Services. Three bids were received and one bidder has received the highest score.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531905 |
| 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 | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £98,455 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRUSTMARQUE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531905

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531905
  Ransomware and Cyber Incident Readiness Assessment - This Invitation to Tender document is to be used to select an appropriate organisation to support and execute a Scottish Government-commissioned review of NHSScotland's constituent health boards' readiness of and resilience to cybersecurity and ransomware attack incidents. The assessment is initiated by NHS National Services Scotland's Cyber Centre of Excellence (CCoE) and is intended to evaluate the effectiveness of an organisation's technical security controls and broader operational capabilities in responding to and recovering from a ransomware incident.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800741

## Provenance

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