Award

DDaT24512 - prj_4656 - Provision of Ethical phishing lure service

ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ

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Award

19 Mar 2025 at 10:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ), represented by ICS, has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of an Ethical phishing lure service, classified under the Software package and information systems industry category (CPV: 48000000). This contract was initiated via a selective procurement method, particularly a Call-off from the G Cloud 14 framework agreement (RM1557.14). The contract, valued at £30,000, will be executed by Blockphish Limited, starting from 17th March 2025 and concluding on 16th March 2026. The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage, with significant dates including the publication of the award notice on 19th March 2025 and the official start of the contract period on 17th March 2025. This initiative includes delivery to various locations, including the United Kingdom and other specified regions worldwide.

This tender presents a substantial business growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in cybersecurity services, particularly those with expertise in phishing prevention and ethical hacking. The selected procurement method, leveraging a framework agreement, suggests a streamlined and efficient contracting process which opens doors for suitably qualified SMEs to engage in high-value public sector projects. Companies like Blockphish Limited, well-versed in sophisticated cybersecurity solutions, are ideal candidates for such contracts, highlighting the opportunity for similar businesses to expand their market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Title

DDaT24512 - prj_4656 - Provision of Ethical phishing lure service

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) had a requirement for the supply of Ethical phishing lure service. This Call Off contract has been sources via a longlist shortlist exercise on the G Cloud 14 framework (RM1557.14)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bd4727f3-0da1-4e71-8f46-fe4d68a0352c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a52fcab1-6916-4c5b-b9be-917edabe263c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 16 Mar 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
ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLOCKPHISH

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