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title: "Hack Yourself First"
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# Hack Yourself First

Buyer: SHARED SERVICES CONNECTED LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a5cf0db-2c47-4a33-b026-f0226582db3a

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the 'Hack Yourself First' workshop, spearheaded by Shared Services Connected Limited based in England, falls under the Education and Training Services category (CPV code 80000000). The initiative aims to enhance defensive skills in software developers by providing an interactive, hands-on experience with exploiting vulnerable software. The contract was awarded to PROGRESSION DEVELOPMENT LTD, an SME situated in Lancashire. This direct procurement method project had its tender period ending on 10th December 2024, with the contract commencing from 11th December 2024 and concluding on 10th December 2025. The total value of the contract is £22,000.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity training and software development education, particularly SMEs. It involves conducting virtual workshops designed to impart practical security skills, making it ideal for firms with expertise in interactive online training programmes. Engaging in such projects can significantly enhance a company's portfolio, demonstrating their ability to deliver critical skills training and potentially opening doors to future government and private sector contracts.

## Notice

Hack Yourself First" is all about building up defensive skills in software developers. It looks at security from the attacker's perspective and takes them through the steps necessary to exploit vulnerable software on the web so that they can experience hacking first hand. Workshop participants are set specific goals they must complete that involve probing for risks and then exploiting discrete vulnerabilities in a specially built vulnerable application. The interactive nature of the workshop means that multiple attack vectors are usually identified across the spectrum of participants and each person contributes their own unique perspective as to how specific risks are exploited. Method of Delivery Online/Virtual

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16df06f3-69fe-45dd-9edf-0040fc2684d0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2024 - 10 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,000 |
| 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 | SHARED SERVICES CONNECTED LIMITED |
| Locality | 0 |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY5 3TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Wyre |
| Electoral ward | Victoria & Norcross |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool North and Fleetwood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROGRESSION DEVELOPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2025 at 07:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16df06f3-69fe-45dd-9edf-0040fc2684d0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16df06f3-69fe-45dd-9edf-0040fc2684d0
  31st January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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