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WiFi Router Data Acquisition bootcamp

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS

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24 Sep 2025 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work & Pensions, a central government authority in the United Kingdom, has concluded a procurement process titled "WiFi Router Data Acquisition bootcamp." This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically staff training services, and targets multiple regions across the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement stage is complete, with the award and contract finalised on 24th September 2025. This direct procurement was executed without competition due to its value being below the threshold, ensuring a swift and efficient acquisition process.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies skilled in providing advanced digital forensic training and services. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) positioned in the digital forensic and Wi-Fi technologies markets could find robust opportunities by participating in similar tenders. The award went to FIRST FORENSIC SOLUTIONS LTD, indicating a preference for specialised and technically proficient suppliers capable of delivering niche educational programmes. Businesses adept at interpreting complex Wi-Fi data and training law enforcement in handling digital evidence stand to benefit from engaging with central government procurement exercises of this nature.

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Notice Title

WiFi Router Data Acquisition bootcamp

Notice Description

For nine members of the Digital Forensics Team to complete the WiFi Router Data Acquisition bootcamp. To enable them to download Wi-Fi routers in a forensically- sound manner; progress Wi-Fi related investigative opportunities; learn how to interpret and understand detailed Wi-Fi router logs, including identification of advanced services and ensure you are performing active scanning in an effective way while eliminating any collateral capture. This course covers the following objectives: * Understand the fundamental operation and identifiers of Wi-Fi networks * Identify key evidential areas of interest * Understand the fundamental operation and identifiers of Wi-Fi networks * Identify key evidential areas of interest * Identify the type of data typically held on Wi-Fi routers * Conduct Wi-Fi router downloads for common routers * Undertake a Wi-Fi RF survey, extract and analyse survey data * Understand advanced Wi-Fi theory and the behaviour of extended Wi-Fi networks * Advanced interpretation of router logs * Understand how to identify potential usage of services such as peer-to-peer and Bitcoin * Demonstrate how to write Wi-Fi RF survey statements in accordance with current national standards * Demonstrate how to perform active Wi-Fi scanning in a controlled manner. Course length - 5 days Processed by SSCL

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a128
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059294-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2025 - 24 Oct 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cdp-i.systemsanddata@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
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

FIRST FORENSIC SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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