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title: "Applications Threat Security Service"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
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# Applications Threat Security Service

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a46b814-26bb-4935-97a0-bdac65551f36

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions is currently undertaking a tender for an "Applications Threat Security Service" to enhance the security of mobile applications used within its estate. This procurement, classified under the software package and information systems category, has an estimated budget between £70,000 and £100,000. The tender period is set to conclude on 5th May 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 12th May 2017 and run until 12th May 2018. The procurement follows an open procedure, indicating a competitive and transparent bidding process for interested parties.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in cybersecurity solutions and mobile application security services. Companies that have the capability to assess and secure mobile applications, providing ongoing monitoring and reporting services, would be ideally suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, promoting inclusive growth and innovation within the sector.

## Notice

Delivering Apps to Smartphones is a key element of transforming the digital workplace and providing colleagues with modern solutions which enable them to be more efficient and effective. To date the delivery of Apps to the DWP store has been slow /or resulted in apps being declined due primariliy to security concerns and a lack of the rught tools and internal capacity to be able to assess and understand app behaviour. In a global landscape there is the necessity to secure an Application that will assess and rate the security of mobile applications. Additional information: This service is being procured to provide DWP with a stand alone service that willassure security on the applications used on DWP SmartPhones within the DWP estate, these applications will be continually mornitored for updates and re-assured for security and threats as changes to the Appluications are made. The providers of the serrvice will have no interaction with the DWP estate, and will provide a reporting dashboard to DWP highlighting required Management Information

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/728f4a9b-93e6-45e2-bf7a-e0f05a1511e9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 May 2017 - 12 May 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY4 5ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Stanley |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2017 at 08:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/728f4a9b-93e6-45e2-bf7a-e0f05a1511e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/728f4a9b-93e6-45e2-bf7a-e0f05a1511e9
  28th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://dwp.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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