Award

Dark Invader

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

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29 May 2026 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council has awarded a contract under the procurement title "Dark Invader" to DARKINVADER LIMITED. The procurement falls within the goods category, focusing on cyber security technology solutions, specifically a platform for real-time testing and monitoring, known as Dark Invader. This procurement was conducted through a direct method, below the threshold and without competition. The contract, valued at £25,600, commenced on 29th May 2026 and is scheduled to end on 31st March 2028. The buying organisation, a sub-central government public authority, is situated at Civic Office, Waterdale, Doncaster, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the award being active as of 29th May 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cyber security technologies, particularly those offering AI-driven solutions for data protection and breach prevention. SMEs, especially those adept in providing license management software packages, would find this contract beneficial for business growth. Firms located in the UK, particularly those with the capability to engage with public authorities, would be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities, considering the tailored and direct method of procurement involved in this process.

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Notice Title

Dark Invader

Notice Description

Cyber Security Technology solutions can help prevent Data Breaches and exposure of vulnerabilities. One of these technologies is Dark Invader. Dark Invader Dark Insight is a powerful AI-driven platform for real-time testing and monitoring of our external

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a8b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050779-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Contract Period
29 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DARKINVADER

Further Information

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