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title: "Open Source Searching Platform"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
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# Open Source Searching Platform

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2bdffb99-4cbe-4c66-8706-0d6973642e30

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has completed an open procurement process to award a contract for an "Open Source Searching Platform". The procurement process falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV: 48000000), specifically targeting industry-specific software packages (CPV: 48100000). This notice, marked as complete and posted on 24 October 2024, confirms the contract was awarded to Strider Technologies. The contract, valued at GBP 120,000 including VAT, spans from 1 November 2024 to 31 October 2025, with potential extensions up to two years based on ongoing funding. The procurement covers various delivery addresses, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those focused on security and compliance. It is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs, making it a valuable opportunity for smaller firms and social enterprises to expand their reach and capabilities by fulfilling the security and compliance needs of a significant governmental body. The awarded solution will enhance UKAEA’s information security and personnel security standards while supporting their strategic goals in international cooperation and partnerships, providing a robust platform for businesses to demonstrate their expertise and grow within this sector.

## Notice

UKAEA ran an open competition to award a contract to a company offering an open source searching platform which would enable UKAEA to meet minimum compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, National Security Act 2023, National Security and Investment Act 2021, HM Government functional standard 007-security, information security and personnel security minimum technical security standards in a cost effective and timely manner by enhancing our awareness of security threats and risks and reducing our attack face to such risks. In addition, the awarded solution will help form and support UKAEA policy on international cooperation and partnerships with both states and business entities, commercial and procurement activities, managing information about UKAEA in open internet sources as well personnel security and insider risk mitigation, whilst supporting People & Culture Department functions. This is an award notice only not a call to competition. Contract is awarded on the basis of 1+1 = 2 years in total subject to on-going funding decisions. Values are inclusive of VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fce8b869-373c-424d-a348-d78ceba8a3c4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STRIDER TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2024 at 14:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fce8b869-373c-424d-a348-d78ceba8a3c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fce8b869-373c-424d-a348-d78ceba8a3c4
  24th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=87024&B=UKAEA
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

## Provenance

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