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PI1301688 - Provision of Open-Source Software Exploitation Tool

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

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19 Mar 2026 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons has completed the award stage of the procurement process for the contract titled "PI1301688 - Provision of Open-Source Software Exploitation Tool". This procurement falls under the computer-related services industry category and covers the provision of a tool designed to monitor various media platforms for security risks related to MPs and Parliament. The procurement method utilised was a selective, restricted procedure above the threshold. The contract period commenced on 24th March 2025 and will conclude on 24th March 2027. This procurement, valued at £300,000, is located at the postal address SW1A 0AA, within the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT and software development, particularly those focusing on security and data analytics. The successful supplier, Seerist UK, will be developing and deploying a critical tool that addresses security concerns across digital platforms. Companies with capabilities in developing sophisticated open-source software solutions, coupled with expertise in handling sensitive data for security purposes, would find similar opportunities advantageous for business expansion and credibility enhancement within the public sector.

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Notice Title

PI1301688 - Provision of Open-Source Software Exploitation Tool

Notice Description

The Authority awarded a contract for Provision of open-source exploitation tool which will monitor news media, social media and the wider internet for security risks, including threats made to MPs and Parliament, MP's personal data exposed online and other security related information, current and historic.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-223bf7e4-8b5b-4059-b8ae-4f8a30588af6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e49915ad-feb1-4824-8052-32447fff1fdc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2025 - 24 Mar 2027 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
CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 0AA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEERIST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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