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title: "713940450 - Ethical Hacking Lot 1"
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# 713940450 - Ethical Hacking Lot 1

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4d1bf71-0780-4867-a51e-5050583b7641

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the "Ethical Hacking Lot 1" project under the IT services category. The contracting process, identified as 713940450, involved a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract, valued at £37,800,000, is geographically based in Corsham, South West England, and spans from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2028. The award, concluded on 17th April 2025, highlights the active participation of Hackerone Inc. as the supplier.

This contract offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consultancy, software development, and internet support services, as it aligns with the Ministry of Defence's strategic goals in enhancing cybersecurity measures. While the procurement method was selective, companies that are substantial in size and possess a comprehensive framework agreement standing could effectively compete and benefit from such high-value public sector opportunities.

## Notice

Contract Award notice for 713940450 - Ethical Hacking Lot 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fc04362-5208-436f-b034-2f45501ee49d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,800,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | CORSHAM |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN13 9NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Corsham Ladbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Chippenham |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2025 at 08:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fc04362-5208-436f-b034-2f45501ee49d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fc04362-5208-436f-b034-2f45501ee49d
  20th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/df75a8b2-5366-4fdc-ba05-fd90559266e7
  n/a

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