SPS-02269 - SPS IT Health Check and Cyber Essentials Framework Agreement

Scottish Prison Service

Published: Jun 18, 2026

Updated: Jun 23, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a framework agreement contract in the information and communication technology, health and medical services and security and defense sectors, with a focus on Cybersecurity. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before July 22, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for framework agreement in the information and communication technology sector. Framework agreements establish terms for recurring procurement over a defined period. Selected firms are called upon as needs arise, making this a longer-term engagement opportunity. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The SPS requires Suppliers to deliver on‑site IT Health Check Services, including internal and external penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and security assessments across its networks, systems and data centres, with clear reporting and remediation guidance. The Framework Agreement may also be used for related ad‑hoc IT security work. This Framework Agreement shall be made up of up to three competent Suppliers who shall be responsible for carrying out annual IT Health Checks (ITHC) to maintain accreditation to PSN(P) and also carry out Cyber Essentials+ (CE+) accreditation. The SPS shall commence this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders on Public Contract Scotland – Tender (PCS-T). Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on June 18, 2026. Last refreshed 1 day ago. Reference: 057583-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Scottish Prison Service

Scottish Prison Service has issued 168 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 16 currently open and 36 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Security, Defense & Justice, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Framework agreement contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 057583-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is July 22, 2026. You have 28 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Scottish Prison Service in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.