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title: "Online security checking for colleagues"
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# Online security checking for colleagues

Buyer: OFCOM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c2efa330-3d38-4a4d-9fd6-f3b75e7acd4c

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## Summary

The tender process awarded to Control Risks involves bespoke online security checking services for Ofcom colleagues, aiming to identify and mitigate potential risks. The procurement falls under the security services industry category and is valued at £50,000. This contract was managed by Ofcom, located in London, England. The procurement method utilised was a direct single tender action, below the threshold, and was completed in the award stage. The contract commenced on 8th May 2025 and will end on 8th November 2025.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those capable of handling external online security checks and risk mitigation. While large companies like Control Risks were suited for this contract, SMEs and VCSEs were not favoured in this particular tender process. Businesses with the capability to deliver targeted security solutions swiftly, especially within the London region, would find this type of tender beneficial for expanding their service offerings and establishing a strong market presence.

## Notice

Bespoke external online security checking for specific colleagues - identifying and mitigating any online chatter or risk for Ofcom colleagues, and enabling Ofcom to put any measures in place to ensure safety if required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fd5f28b-e42b-4329-83b3-c2cf50aaab39 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 May 2025 - 8 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | OFCOM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 9HA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONTROL RISKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2026 at 13:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fd5f28b-e42b-4329-83b3-c2cf50aaab39

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fd5f28b-e42b-4329-83b3-c2cf50aaab39
  12th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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