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title: "MOBILE APPLICATIONS THREAT ASSESSMENT SOLUTIONS"
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# MOBILE APPLICATIONS THREAT ASSESSMENT SOLUTIONS

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86fe7d8a-a67b-4473-8a58-270788cea149

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Mobile Applications Threat Assessment Solutions" is managed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in the digital services industry. The contract, valued at £160,000, is linked to a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 17 December 2018, and the contract commenced on the same day, running until 16 December 2020. This initiative is based in Blackpool, North West England, aiming to enhance the assessment processes for mobile applications to mitigate security risks.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in IT services, particularly those with expertise in software development and security assessments. Businesses that can provide comprehensive threat assessment solutions for mobile applications may find themselves well-positioned to contribute to the DWP’s objective of improving productivity and security within the digital workplace. Engaging in this procurement process could boost growth for firms that align with the DWP's needs for innovative app solutions.

## 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 and/or resulted in apps being declined due to primarily to security concerns and lack of the right tools and internal capability to be able to assess and understand app behaviour. In a global landscape where we have new vulnerabilities continuously emerging, we have the opportunity to secure an 'App Threat Assessment' from a third party. Options Considered The desired outcome is: New apps added to the DWP App store in volume and at pace. User experience enhanced and colleagues have a wider range of apps to improve productivity Security risks reduced Two options have been considered and tested: Internal Service: A test rig was developed which identified which IP addresses each app accessed. Whilst this provided some helpful information, it did not provide an assessment of If/what data is being transferred/leaked out of DWP; Which phone services are being used by the app e.g. blue tooth, location services etc. any underlying and/or unexpected behaviours being performed by the app This resulted in a considerable amount of residual product and security team effort which in a number of cases failed to determine the associated risk due to a lack of visibility of app behaviour. External, expert service: In 2017, as a proof of concept 3 apps were sent for review by 4 suppliers, specialising in threat assessments. Each supplier provided a comprehensive threat assessment which will enable DWP to make an informed assessment of each app within 24 hours of request. The security community as well as the product team were impressed with the granularity of detail provided. Doing nothing would expose the department to security risks or lost data. Therefore external procurement is recommended.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80ef4e61-8da2-4f96-896f-24cc45d85ce6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2018 - 16 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KRYPTOWIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 May 2021 at 15:31 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80ef4e61-8da2-4f96-896f-24cc45d85ce6
- 18 Feb 2019 at 10:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80ef4e61-8da2-4f96-896f-24cc45d85ce6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80ef4e61-8da2-4f96-896f-24cc45d85ce6
  20th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/68900b3d-423e-443a-a4d5-e8af88113990
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