This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jul 2026 at 17:53

Tender

11 Jun 2026 at 10:51

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Camden has recently completed a public procurement process for the provision of an enterprise cyber security awareness and phishing simulation platform license. This procurement, titled "Enterprise cyber security awareness and phishing simulation platform licence", falls under the services category and was conducted using a selective, competitive flexible procedure. The contract, awarded to SECON CYBER SECURITY LTD, commenced on 27th July 2026 and will run until 27th July 2029. The project aims to enhance organisational resilience and improve staff awareness against phishing attacks across various regions in the United Kingdom, following legal guidelines under the UK Procurement Act 2023. The tender process concluded with a contract value of £180,000, and significant dates include the contract award on 6th July 2026.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering solutions in cyber security awareness and phishing simulations. The selective procurement method highlights the need for a high level of expertise, making this contract suitable for SMEs specialising in innovative security platforms. Additionally, the focus on sustained service continuity, user licensing, and platform support underlines opportunities for businesses capable of providing cutting-edge cyber security solutions and maintaining strong client relationships. Companies able to meet these criteria can gain a foothold in public sector contracts and enhance their portfolio in cyber security services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Enterprise cyber security awareness and phishing simulation platform licence

Notice Description

The London Borough of Camden is seeking proposals through a competitive flexible procedure process for the procurement of its Hoxhunt Enterprise cyber security awareness and phishing simulation platform licence. Hoxhunt Human Risk Management Platform - Comply License - 5650 Hoxhunt Human Risk Management Platform - Change License - 5250 Camden currently uses Hoxhunt as part of its cyber security and organisational resilience programme to improve staff awareness. The supplier will provide continuity of service, ongoing user licensing, platform support, reporting capability, and access to the latest platform functionality and threat simulation content.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b2bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067464-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 27 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1H 9JE
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
King's Cross
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SECON CYBER SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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