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VirusTotal

GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE

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06 Sep 2018 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Digital Service (GDS) has successfully completed a procurement process for the "VirusTotal" project, aimed at enhancing its Cyber Security team's capabilities. This initiative falls under the IT services sector, specifically in consulting and software development. The contract, valued at £14,000, was awarded to VirusTotal and commenced on 1st September 2018, with a duration of one year. The tender submission period concluded on 17th August 2018. The procurement method used was a direct approach focusing on a single tender action due to its low value, facilitating a swift process.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in cyber security tools and software development. Companies that can offer innovative solutions, scalable software, or advanced analytical tools to enhance cybersecurity operations will be well-suited to compete in future tenders. As the demand for effective cybersecurity measures continues to grow across various sectors, engaging in such procurement processes can support business expansion and new project development within this industry.

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Notice Title

VirusTotal

Notice Description

The requirements for the expansion of the GDS Cyber Security team include the procurement of the Virustotal API, which is one part of the tooling needed for the Cyber Security team to achieve its mission of providing a effective and scalable Cyber Security service across GDS. It will allow for intelligence collection from the Virustotal database and help GDS answer crucial intelligence requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9068bf64-8a8e-47a2-84da-48945da12c99
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7fb17f7-23ef-497f-acd6-a2bef07b573b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£14,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2019 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
GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Ridhwaan Abdur-Rahman
Contact Email
ridhwaan.rahman@digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

VIRUSTOTAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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