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Commercial Offensive Cyber Sector

DSIT

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10 Feb 2025 at 20:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Commercial Offensive Cyber Sector". This falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV code 73000000). The procurement was carried out using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 21 November 2024, and the contract is set to run from 21 December 2024 until 31 March 2025. The project location spans across the British Oversea Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, indicating the broad geographical scope of the work.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the cyber sector, particularly those offering research, development, and consultancy services. The contract, valued at £60,000, is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). PRISM Infosec Ltd, an SME based in Cheltenham, has been awarded this contract, highlighting that companies with specialised expertise in cybersecurity and the capacity for international operations are well-positioned to compete and contribute to the success of such projects.

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Notice Title

Commercial Offensive Cyber Sector

Notice Description

Commercial Offensive Cyber Sector

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-96b4b4e7-f032-478b-84a4-f8f6b3739cc4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bac4fc9e-93a4-441c-8ae7-c4517ded80d1
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
21 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRISM INFOSEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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