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Developer Secure Coding Platform

UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE

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29 Apr 2026 at 11:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Hydrographic Office has completed the procurement process for a Developer Secure Coding Platform aimed at enhancing the secure development training capabilities of its software engineering and testing team. The procurement, categorised under Information Technology Services, followed a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in Taunton, England, the contract was awarded to Boxxe Limited on 25th March 2026, with the contract period starting on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 1st April 2029. The tender, valued at £33,999, entered the award stage with the award notice published on 29th April 2026.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in Information Technology Services, particularly those experienced in developing secure coding platforms. Large enterprises like Boxxe Limited, which have the capability to offer tailored training solutions for software development teams, are well-suited to engage with such procurement processes. The UK's focus on secure development practices highlights potential demand for innovative solutions from businesses that offer technical expertise and robust security measures.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Developer Secure Coding Platform

Notice Description

Secure development training platform for our software engineering and testing team.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-80a5f6b6-1c12-4c32-9806-c411f30ac901
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf0345e2-e741-41ee-8d98-9ee01e139185
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,999 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2029 3-4 years
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
UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 2DN
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Taunton East
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOXXE

Further Information

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