---
title: "Cyber Security Managed Software Service for Ayrshire College"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000808731"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "AYRSHIRE COLLEGE"
published: "2025-08-29"
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# Cyber Security Managed Software Service for Ayrshire College

Buyer: AYRSHIRE COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000808731

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## Summary

The recent procurement process conducted by Ayrshire College culminated in awarding a contract to Academia Ltd for a Cyber Security Managed Software Service. Under the open procedure procurement method, the contract is linked to the ITS4042SU Framework Agreement for Software Licences Resellers Agreement (SLRA). This services contract, valued at GBP 342,000, was signed on 1st August 2025 and caters to the needs of Ayrshire College campuses located in the UKM9 region. The process included a single bid, which was electronic, and classified under the industry category related to Education (CPV code: 72000000).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and IT services to expand their market presence, particularly those familiar with educational institutions. Large-scale service providers with experience in managing software services might find similar opportunities advantageous. Capitalising on open procurement methods like those used in this contract can be instrumental for businesses aiming to offer competitive solutions in public sector tenders. Companies with expertise in adapting software solutions under framework agreements may be particularly well-suited for such contracts.

## Notice

This call-off contract is for a Cyber Security Managed Software Service for Ayrshire College.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This call-off contract is for a Cyber Security Managed Software Service with direct award to the top ranked supplier under Lot 5 - Software Services of the ITS4042SU Framework Agreement for Software Licences Resellers Agreement (SLRA). The contract is for an initial period of 3 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG538087 |
| 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 | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 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 | £342,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | AYRSHIRE COLLEGE |
| Locality | KILMARNOCK |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA1 3HY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | East Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Kilmarnock West and Crosshouse |
| Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun |
| Delivery location | TLM9 Southern Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG538087

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG538087
  Cyber Security Managed Software Service for Ayrshire College - This call-off contract is for a Cyber Security Managed Software Service for Ayrshire College.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www1.ayrshire.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000808731

## Provenance

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