Report Summary
Issued 5 June 2025, this FOI response confirms that information on contracts for cyber security services and enterprise software platforms is not held by the Scottish Police Authority. Advice is provided that Police Scotland may hold information.
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Request
Your request for information dated 4 June 2025 is copied below.
I am conducting a research project into how public sector organisations procure cyber security services and enterprise software platforms. As part of this, I would be grateful if you could provide the most recent contract information you hold for the following areas:
- Standard Firewall (Network)
Firewall services that protect the organisation’s network from unauthorised access and other internet security threats.
- Anti-virus Software Application
Programs designed to prevent, detect, and remove viruses, malware, trojans, adware, and related threats.
- Microsoft Enterprise Agreement
A volume licensing agreement that may include:
- Microsoft 365 (Office, Exchange, SharePoint, Teams)
- Windows Enterprise
- Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS)
- Azure services (committed or pay-as-you-go)
- Microsoft Power BI
Or any alternative business intelligence platform used for data connectivity, dashboards, and reporting.
For each of the above areas, I kindly request the following:
- Who is the existing supplier for this contract?
- What is the annual spend for each contract?
- What is the description of the services provided?
- Primary brand (where applicable)
- What is the start date of the contract?
- What is the expiry date of the contract?
- What is the total duration of the contract?
- Who is the responsible contract officer?
• Please include at least their job title, and where possible, name, contact number, and direct email address
How many licences or users are included (where applicable)?
