Award

Obfuscated Arguments Service

DSIT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

04 Nov 2025 at 20:19

AwardUpdate

04 Nov 2025 at 20:18

Award

04 Nov 2025 at 20:10

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Obfuscated Arguments Service" was managed by DSIT, based in London, England. This contract, classified under the research services category (CPV code 73110000), follows a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. DSIT concluded the procurement process with the award being announced on 4th November 2025, following the tender period which ended on 9th June 2025. The contract commenced on 10th October 2025 and is set to conclude on 9th April 2026. Located in London, this procurement process was updated recently, reflecting its current status in the award stage with Deloitte LLP as the supplier.

This tender provides considerable opportunities for businesses engaged in research services, particularly those capable of serving under a framework agreement. SMEs, in particular, would find this opportunity aligned with their aspirations for growth, given the suitability criteria established for such enterprises. With a contract value of £212,500, businesses that specialise in offering innovative research solutions can leverage this tender to enhance their service portfolio and establish relationships with government sectors like DSIT. Partners looking to expand their footprint in the government contracts sector, especially in the London region, will find engagements such as this beneficial.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Obfuscated Arguments Service

Notice Description

The provision of Obfuscated Arguments Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8026e5f1-2c2c-4e4c-bddf-e02ba33ed721
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20ced53d-f3fc-44d7-9f62-419642b7c907
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£212,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2025 - 9 Apr 2026 6-12 months
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
Not specified
Contact Email
dsit.dttgcbp@dsit.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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
TLI London

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELOITTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-8026e5f1-2c2c-4e4c-bddf-e02ba33ed721-2025-11-04T20:19:06Z",
    "date": "2025-11-04T20:19:06Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-8026e5f1-2c2c-4e4c-bddf-e02ba33ed721",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "tender_488855/1529492",
        "title": "Obfuscated Arguments Service",
        "description": "The provision of Obfuscated Arguments Service.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "73110000",
            "description": "Research services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "SW1A 2BQ"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "London",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "postalCode": "SW1A 2BQ"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "London",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "postalCode": "SW1A 2BQ"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "London",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-06-09T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-10-10T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2026-04-09T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-273199",
            "name": "DSIT",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "DSIT"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "100 Parliament Street",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "SW1A 2BQ",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "Dsit.dttgcbp@dsit.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-OC303675",
            "name": "Deloitte LLP",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Deloitte LLP",
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "OC303675"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "1 New Street Square, London, EC4A 3HQ"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-273199",
        "name": "DSIT"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-8026e5f1-2c2c-4e4c-bddf-e02ba33ed721-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2025-10-08T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2025-11-04T20:10:22Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 212500,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-OC303675",
                    "name": "Deloitte LLP"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2025-10-10T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2026-04-09T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20ced53d-f3fc-44d7-9f62-419642b7c907",
                    "datePublished": "2025-11-04T20:10:22Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en",
                    "dateModified": "2025-11-04T20:19:06Z"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}