---
title: "Provision of SOCaas and Managed Vulnerability Scanning"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000828786"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000828786.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE)"
published: "2026-04-07"
---

# Provision of SOCaas and Managed Vulnerability Scanning

Buyer: SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000828786

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, through Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Care Inspectorate), has awarded a contract for the provision of Security Operations Centre as a Service (SOCaas) and Managed Vulnerability Scanning to Aruga Cyber, an SME based in Manchester. This open procedure falls under the social protection industry category and will serve locations across the UK, specifically the UKM region. The contract, which is part of the Digital Technology and Cyber Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), commenced on 1 April 2026 and is set to run until 31 March 2028, with the potential for two additional 12-month extensions. The total value for this contract, excluding VAT, is estimated up to £350,000.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in cyber security and related technological services. Companies that offer cyber resilience solutions, managed security services, or penetration testing will find such opportunities advantageous for expanding into public sector markets. The use of an open procurement method indicates a competitive process, enabling diverse businesses, including SMEs like Aruga Cyber, to showcase their capabilities and competencies. Considering the significant contract value tied to essential digital services, this tender can provide sustained business growth and enhanced visibility in the cyber security sector.

## Notice

Award of call-off contract via SP-23-08 DPS for Digital, Tech & Cyber Services, Lot 4 Cyber Security Services and Penetration Testing Services for the provision of SOCaas and Managed Vulnerability Scanning services. Commencing 1 April 2026 till 31 March 2028 with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months thereafter.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of call-off contract via SP-23-08 DPS for Digital, Tech & Cyber Services, Lot 4 Cyber Security Services and Penetration Testing Services, for the provision of SOCaas and Managed Vulnerability Scanning services. Commencing 1 April 2026 till 31 March 2028 with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months thereafter.. The total value for this contract over the full life of the contract including optional extension periods is not anticipated to exceed 350,000GBP exc Vat

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553383 |
| 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 | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 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 | £350,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE) |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 4NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARUGA CYBER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553383

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553383
  Provision of SOCaas and Managed Vulnerability Scanning - Award of call-off contract via SP-23-08 DPS for Digital, Tech & Cyber Services, Lot 4 Cyber Security Services and Penetration Testing Services for the provision of SOCaas and Managed Vulnerability Scanning services. Commencing 1 April 2026 till 31 March 2028 with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months thereafter.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.careinspectorate.gov.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000828786

## Provenance

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