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title: "CO Digital 16 Thinkst Canaries"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a01983eb-413b-4746-a066-d2850b2642d6"
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published: "2023-05-03"
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# CO Digital 16 Thinkst Canaries

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a01983eb-413b-4746-a066-d2850b2642d6

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## Summary

The Cabinet Office has awarded a contract to Thinkst Applied Research for the provision of canaries, including 21 Canaries and a Management Console, with a total value of GBP 34,000. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from April 6, 2023, to April 5, 2025, and the tender period ended on April 5, 2023, with a delivery address in SW1A 2BQ, London.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in supplying software packages and information systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) who can provide canaries and related services may find this tender particularly suitable. The Cabinet Office's initiative aims to enhance early detection mechanisms in the event of network breaches, creating growth opportunities for businesses in the digital security sector.

## Notice

Provision of canaries, Quote for 21 Canaries and Management Console for 2 years. A canary honeypot is a system that mimics a production system and is deployed to serve as an early detection mechanism in the event of a network breach.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/469fa361-1bb9-4dc5-acb8-07ba965ca9c1 |
| 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 | 3 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2023 - 5 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,000 |
| 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 | CABINET OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THINKST APPLIED RESEARCH (PTY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 3 May 2023 at 11:51 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/469fa361-1bb9-4dc5-acb8-07ba965ca9c1
- 28 Apr 2023 at 14:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/469fa361-1bb9-4dc5-acb8-07ba965ca9c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/469fa361-1bb9-4dc5-acb8-07ba965ca9c1
  3rd May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e5b69a9b-d026-4bdd-b346-89a91a81114c
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/10VQuJ7WkQxUNp_EGI0UQ4GXhOp3Nc1Gc/view?usp=share_link
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/f3e0c5a2-7db5-4d63-9a45-aece76804d5c
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/16d0942b-7b12-4d6a-9a87-236ed4bdd861

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