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10 Jun 2026 at 09:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Malware Analysis tool" was conducted by the Police Digital Service, based in London, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of IT software packages and was managed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 27th January 2026, with the award being announced on 28th January 2026. The associated contract is set to begin on 1st February 2026 and will run until 31st January 2029. With a total contract value of £72,542, this procurement reached its award stage with the vendor "Influential Software Services" being selected as the supplier.

This tender opens substantial opportunities for IT service providers, particularly SMEs, given its focus on IT software packages and the buyer's suitability criteria. SMEs in the malware analysis services and IT development sectors can leverage this contract to enhance their public sector portfolios and expand their expertise within governmental digital services. The framework agreement approach also suggests potential for further call-off opportunities, making it advantageous for businesses familiar with such procurement processes. Companies like Influential Software Services, which was awarded the contract, can use this as a platform for gaining deeper engagement with the Police Digital Service and similar buyers.

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Notice Title

Malware Analysis tool

Notice Description

Provision for the procurement of Malware Analysis Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9074e61d-6c74-454a-a911-92f21bc5d863
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40b1563e-21b2-4f7e-8f32-b1f7dc0b2f3b
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£72,542 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,542 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 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
POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2M 4WN
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INFLUENTIAL SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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