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prj_6485 - Security and Online Harms Data Management Services

DSIT

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13 May 2026 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has completed a procurement process titled "prj_6485 - Security and Online Harms Data Management Services". This tender falls under the industry category of "Data security software development services" and primarily targets locations across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The process was marked as complete with a contract awarded to Runtime Collective Ltd. The contract started on 27th February 2026 and is set to conclude on 27th February 2027. The procurement method involved is a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, highlighting a carefully curated selection process. The total value of the contract is GBP 34,025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in developing secure software solutions, particularly those specialising in data management across social media platforms. Companies with expertise in secure API access and integration into third-party systems would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities, especially small to medium enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the suitability criteria. Engaging in such projects not only provides an immediate business opportunity but also positions companies to leverage future government projects in data security and technology services.

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Notice Title

prj_6485 - Security and Online Harms Data Management Services

Notice Description

DSIT are seeking a supplier to provide a software as a service, which provides quantitative data, access to a range of social media platforms and metrics associated with social media and media data. The solution will provide an API to access data and provide it to 3rd party systems. The solution will be secure and accessible through DSIT systems, with appropriate SSO/MFA enabled.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f2960ee5-776b-40da-92da-3986bd432c8a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/976f57fa-4514-41e4-83be-b1cc806387e5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72212732 - Data security software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,025 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,025 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20264 months ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2027 1-2 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
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 2BQ
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

RUNTIME COLLECTIVE

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