---
title: "Penetration Testing Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000821573"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000821573.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EDUCATION SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-01-26"
---

# Penetration Testing Services

Buyer: EDUCATION SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000821573

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## Summary

Education Scotland has concluded its procurement process titled "Penetration Testing Services," situated under the industry category of services focusing on digital platforms. Located in Livingston, Scotland, this initiative falls within the completed procurement stage and adhered to an open procedure method. Key dates that marked this process include the contract's signing on 20th January 2026, with a procurement ID of EDUC712. This contract had a main procurement category of services, indicating a focus on education sector technology security, with Ruptura InfoSecurity selected as the successful supplier providing services on an as-required basis. The contract includes options for two 12-month extensions, broadening potential future engagements.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in IT security services, particularly SMEs, as evidenced by Ruptura InfoSecurity's success. The open procedure allows various companies to participate, offering equal opportunity for qualified SMEs to compete and showcase their expertise in penetration testing. With a contract valued at £108,000, this engagement emphasizes the demand for robust cyber security measures in the education sector, making it an attractive prospect for businesses looking to expand their service offerings in public sector digital security.

## Notice

Penetration testing services of Education Scotland Digital platforms on an as required basis.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of penetration testing services as required

Options: 2x 12 month extension options

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548057 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £108,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EDUCATION SCOTLAND |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 6GA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Livingston South |
| Westminster constituency | Livingston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RUPTURA INFOSECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548057

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548057
  Penetration Testing Services - Penetration testing services of Education Scotland Digital platforms on an as required basis.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821573

## Provenance

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