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title: "Open Source Intelligence Tool (OSINT) platform licences"
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# Open Source Intelligence Tool (OSINT) platform licences

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d45e28e8-7bc6-4581-8f9c-4899fb9e9e02

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## Summary

The Home Office has recently completed the procurement process for Open Source Intelligence Tool (OSINT) platform licences, classified under the electronic intelligence system category. This procurement, valued at £200,000, was conducted through a single tender action method, with the contract period running from 9th December 2020 to 30th September 2021. The tender was officially awarded on 26th November 2020, with the contract delivered to Blackdot Solutions Ltd, based in Cambridge. The work is expected to enhance intelligence-led customs operations involving non-UK stakeholders, with all activities centralised in London.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in electronic intelligence systems and related technologies. Companies that provide innovative solutions in intelligence gathering or data analysis would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. As public authorities increasingly rely on advanced data solutions, firms that can demonstrate expertise in OSINT and agile response capabilities may find a lucrative market within public sector contracts.

## Notice

Platform licences for an Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) collection platform. The OSINT platform will aid investigations and enhance intelligence led customs operations with overseas (non-UK) stakeholders.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/498bd26d-3548-469a-9566-6cb537a05be9 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2020 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLACKDOT SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35721000 - Electronic intelligence system

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2021 at 13:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/498bd26d-3548-469a-9566-6cb537a05be9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/498bd26d-3548-469a-9566-6cb537a05be9
  20th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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