---
title: "Chief Information Security Officer Shared Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000829824"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829824.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE"
published: "2026-04-20"
---

# Chief Information Security Officer Shared Service

Buyer: NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000829824

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## Summary

North East Scotland College has completed the procurement process for a "Chief Information Security Officer Shared Service," securing services from HEFESTIS Ltd through an open procedure. This contract was awarded from a framework call-off for services in the education sector, specifically targeting the Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire area. The procurement announcement was made on 20th April 2026, marking the contract's active status. The college, located at Gallowgate, Aberdeen, plays the role of the buyer in this process, ensuring compliance with public law and focusing on educational services. The procurement method utilised was open, providing transparency and allowing competition.

This tender represents substantial business growth potential, particularly for SMEs specialising in information security services. Businesses with expertise in cybersecurity, particularly those familiar with shared service frameworks, will find this contract appealing. As HEFESTIS Ltd, an SME based in Stirling, secured the contract, it demonstrates an opportunity for similar small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to compete effectively. This aligns with a growing demand in educational establishments for robust cybersecurity solutions, offering expansion possibilities for both established firms and emerging companies in the field.

## Notice

Contract Award via Framework CallOff for Provision of a Chief Information Security Officer Shared Service to North East Scotland College via HEFESTIS Framework

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract Award via Framework CallOff for Provision of a Chief Information Security Officer Shared Service to North East Scotland College via HEFESTIS Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554189 |
| 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 | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 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 | £18,089 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB25 1BN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | George St/Harbour |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554189

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554189
  Chief Information Security Officer Shared Service - Contract Award via Framework CallOff for Provision of a Chief Information Security Officer Shared Service to North East Scotland College via HEFESTIS Framework

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nescol.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829824

## Provenance

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