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Online security checking for colleagues

OFCOM

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Award

12 Jan 2026 at 13:51

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The tender process awarded to Control Risks involves bespoke online security checking services for Ofcom colleagues, aiming to identify and mitigate potential risks. The procurement falls under the security services industry category and is valued at £50,000. This contract was managed by Ofcom, located in London, England. The procurement method utilised was a direct single tender action, below the threshold, and was completed in the award stage. The contract commenced on 8th May 2025 and will end on 8th November 2025.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those capable of handling external online security checks and risk mitigation. While large companies like Control Risks were suited for this contract, SMEs and VCSEs were not favoured in this particular tender process. Businesses with the capability to deliver targeted security solutions swiftly, especially within the London region, would find this type of tender beneficial for expanding their service offerings and establishing a strong market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Online security checking for colleagues

Notice Description

Bespoke external online security checking for specific colleagues - identifying and mitigating any online chatter or risk for Ofcom colleagues, and enabling Ofcom to put any measures in place to ensure safety if required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c2efa330-3d38-4a4d-9fd6-f3b75e7acd4c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fd5f28b-e42b-4329-83b3-c2cf50aaab39
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
7 May 2025 - 8 Nov 2025 6-12 months
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
OFCOM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONTROL RISKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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