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title: "DDaT24512 - prj_4656 - Provision of Ethical phishing lure service"
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# DDaT24512 - prj_4656 - Provision of Ethical phishing lure service

Buyer: ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd4727f3-0da1-4e71-8f46-fe4d68a0352c

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## Summary

The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ), represented by ICS, has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of an Ethical phishing lure service, classified under the Software package and information systems industry category (CPV: 48000000). This contract was initiated via a selective procurement method, particularly a Call-off from the G Cloud 14 framework agreement (RM1557.14). The contract, valued at £30,000, will be executed by Blockphish Limited, starting from 17th March 2025 and concluding on 16th March 2026. The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage, with significant dates including the publication of the award notice on 19th March 2025 and the official start of the contract period on 17th March 2025. This initiative includes delivery to various locations, including the United Kingdom and other specified regions worldwide.

This tender presents a substantial business growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in cybersecurity services, particularly those with expertise in phishing prevention and ethical hacking. The selected procurement method, leveraging a framework agreement, suggests a streamlined and efficient contracting process which opens doors for suitably qualified SMEs to engage in high-value public sector projects. Companies like Blockphish Limited, well-versed in sophisticated cybersecurity solutions, are ideal candidates for such contracts, highlighting the opportunity for similar businesses to expand their market presence within the public sector.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) had a requirement for the supply of Ethical phishing lure service. This Call Off contract has been sources via a longlist shortlist exercise on the G Cloud 14 framework (RM1557.14)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a52fcab1-6916-4c5b-b9be-917edabe263c |
| 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 | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2025 - 16 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2025 at 10:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a52fcab1-6916-4c5b-b9be-917edabe263c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a52fcab1-6916-4c5b-b9be-917edabe263c
  19th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e9045d6b-3cd2-4bb3-8516-28b158b3eb33
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