---
title: "Cyber Security Platform"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000805469"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EDINBURGH COLLEGE"
published: "2025-07-25"
---

# Cyber Security Platform

Buyer: EDINBURGH COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000805469

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## Summary

Edinburgh College has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Darktrace Cyber Security Platform, classified under the education sector. This process follows an open procedure and is located in Edinburgh, specifically in the UKM75 region. The contract was awarded on 8th July 2025 to the supplier Softcat based in Glasgow. The contract, valued at £145,675.79, is now active. This procurement falls within the "goods" category and aims to enhance the college’s cybersecurity infrastructure. The tendering process included an electronic bid from non-EU foreign entities, completing successfully with one bid received and considered.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in cybersecurity solutions, particularly those capable of supplying advanced protection platforms like Darktrace. Large-scale companies, similar to Softcat, with a demonstrated ability to deliver comprehensive cybersecurity solutions within public-sector frameworks, would be well-suited for such tenders. This procurement reflects an ongoing demand for robust cybersecurity infrastructures in the education sector, encouraging suppliers to innovate and offer competitive, value-driven solutions. By successfully engaging with such contracts, businesses can enhance their reputation and expand their reach within UK’s public service sectors.

## Notice

Provision of Darktrace Cyber Security Platform

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535516 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 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 | £145,675 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EDINBURGH COLLEGE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH11 4DE |
| 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 | Sighthill/Gorgie |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian, TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48517000 - IT software package
- 48710000 - Backup or recovery software package
- 48730000 - Security software package

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535516

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535516
  Cyber Security Platform - Provision of Darktrace Cyber Security Platform

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000805469

## Provenance

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