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External Attack Surface Monitoring

DSIT

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08 Apr 2026 at 22:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "External Attack Surface Monitoring" was conducted by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and falls under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This tender, conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, covers a wide range of delivery locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The procurement stage has reached completion with the contract being awarded on 13th March 2026. The project commenced on 15th March 2026 and is set to conclude on 14th March 2028. The total contract value is £727,891.10, and the procurement was carried out using a selective method.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth in the digital services sector, particularly for SMEs. Businesses involved in IT, cybersecurity, and related consulting services stand to benefit, as there is a demand for expertise in monitoring and managing public sector digital surfaces to detect vulnerabilities and misconfigurations. Small and medium-sized enterprises are particularly well-suited to provide innovative and agile solutions within this field, leveraging their specialised skills in cybersecurity and IT management to support public infrastructure effectively.

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Notice Title

External Attack Surface Monitoring

Notice Description

Service to provide external attack surface monitoring for public sector digital services to identify the attack surface and find vulnerabilities and misconfigurations. Call off from RM1557.14

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1dc7ff2c-2258-44fc-bc36-c8fb213cb9cd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca0bad44-1ea2-45a2-99a1-40196d4ad47b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£727,891 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£727,891 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Mar 2026 - 14 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DSIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E1 8QS
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THROUGH TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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