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title: "VirusTotal"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE"
published: "2018-09-06"
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# VirusTotal

Buyer: GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9068bf64-8a8e-47a2-84da-48945da12c99

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## Summary

The Government Digital Service (GDS) has successfully completed a procurement process for the "VirusTotal" project, aimed at enhancing its Cyber Security team's capabilities. This initiative falls under the IT services sector, specifically in consulting and software development. The contract, valued at £14,000, was awarded to VirusTotal and commenced on 1st September 2018, with a duration of one year. The tender submission period concluded on 17th August 2018. The procurement method used was a direct approach focusing on a single tender action due to its low value, facilitating a swift process.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in cyber security tools and software development. Companies that can offer innovative solutions, scalable software, or advanced analytical tools to enhance cybersecurity operations will be well-suited to compete in future tenders. As the demand for effective cybersecurity measures continues to grow across various sectors, engaging in such procurement processes can support business expansion and new project development within this industry.

## Notice

The requirements for the expansion of the GDS Cyber Security team include the procurement of the Virustotal API, which is one part of the tooling needed for the Cyber Security team to achieve its mission of providing a effective and scalable Cyber Security service across GDS. It will allow for intelligence collection from the Virustotal database and help GDS answer crucial intelligence requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7fb17f7-23ef-497f-acd6-a2bef07b573b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,000 |
| 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 | GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E1 8QS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Whitechapel |
| Westminster constituency | Bethnal Green and Stepney |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2018 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7fb17f7-23ef-497f-acd6-a2bef07b573b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7fb17f7-23ef-497f-acd6-a2bef07b573b
  6th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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