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Ethical Phishing Platform

THE FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

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07 Jul 2022 at 12:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority has successfully completed a procurement process for an "Ethical Phishing Platform," which involves supplying phishing templates and managing ethical phishing campaigns. This service falls under the software package and information systems industry category (CPV code: 48000000). The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period closed on 23rd May 2022, with the contract commencing on 1st June 2022 and concluding on 30th November 2022, based in London (E20 1JN).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and software solutions, particularly those focusing on ethical hacking and phishing simulation services. Companies that are SMEs may have an advantage in competing for similar contracts, as this procurement demonstrates a demand for innovative and secure technological solutions in the public sector. Firms capable of delivering robust phishing protection services could find themselves well-positioned to leverage growth from future tenders in this space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ethical Phishing Platform

Notice Description

Service to supply phishing templates and distribute ethical phishing campaigns.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5899e056-45be-4c7e-b78c-c71e137b5f68
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/262a2821-8ff1-4d1e-b0fb-1b045083b306
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,789 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2022 - 30 Nov 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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