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Open Source Software Exploitation Tool

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Apr 2025 at 09:25

Tender

04 Jun 2024 at 11:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons has successfully awarded a contract for an open-source software exploitation tool valued at £284,259 to Seerist UK. This procurement, classified under the computer-related services industry category, was executed through a restricted procedure. The process began as a tender in 2024, with the official contract status marked as active on 23rd March 2025. The scope includes monitoring various media for security threats, with a special focus on threats to MPs and Parliament. This contract was managed from the UKI32 region, and the original tender had three bids, though no submissions from SMEs were recorded.

This procurement presents growth opportunities particularly for large-scale businesses with expertise in software packages and information systems. Firms providing comprehensive security risk analysis and those with a background in government contracting will find such tenders particularly advantageous. The focus on cyber and media security expands the scope for service providers in the realm of digital surveillance and data protection, appealing to businesses aiming to enhance their profiles with high-profile governmental projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Open Source Software Exploitation Tool

Notice Description

The Authority requires an open-source exploitation tool which will monitor <br/>news media, social media and the wider internet for security risks, including threats <br/>made to MPs and Parliament, MP's personal data exposed online and other security related information, current and historic.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contracting Authority, acting jointly with the Corporate Officers of the House of Lords, previously invited suppliers to participate in a restricted tender process for the provision of Open Source Software Exploitation Tool (Contract Notice ref: 2024/S 000-017275)

The Contracting Authority requires an open-source exploitation tool which will monitor
news media, social media and the wider internet for security risks, including threats
made to MPs and Parliament, MP's personal data exposed online and other security related information, current and historic.

Options: 1 x 12 month optional extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046d3e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017507-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£284,259 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
Additional Buyers

CORPORATE OFFICERS OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS AND HOUSE OF COMMONS

Contact Name
Tony Nwagbolu
Contact Email
pcd@parliament.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 0AA
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
TLI London, TLI32 Westminster

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEERIST

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