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title: "Digital Shadows"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d265db6d-fef1-41a8-a229-e00a795552c9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY"
published: "2021-11-08"
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# Digital Shadows

Buyer: THE FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d265db6d-fef1-41a8-a229-e00a795552c9

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## Summary

The Financial Conduct Authority, located in London, has successfully completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Digital Shadows." This contract falls under the IT services category and was initiated through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 6 September 2021, with the contract period running from 10 September 2021 to 9 September 2022. The total contract value was £100,000, with a minimum value of £50,000, and the awarded supplier is Softcat PLC.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focused on consulting, software development, and online support. SMEs in the field of cybersecurity and data management would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts, given the increasing demand for solutions that address data loss, online brand security, and overall organisational risk management.

## Notice

Digital Shadows SearchLight Service Delivery of the SearchLight managed service that detects data loss, secures online brand, and reduces organisation attack surface. Includes access to the SearchLight intelligence repository, subscriptions, reporting and Shadow Search.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea270c80-b107-4f35-8f69-aa0eb46b62e8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 8 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2021 - 9 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £94,080 |
| 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 | THE FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2021 at 12:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea270c80-b107-4f35-8f69-aa0eb46b62e8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea270c80-b107-4f35-8f69-aa0eb46b62e8
  8th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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