--- title: "PS23323 - App/App Store Cyber Vulnerabilities - Impact on Society" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eb7043f8-341d-42e4-b272-1e52e18b2e40" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eb7043f8-341d-42e4-b272-1e52e18b2e40" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eb7043f8-341d-42e4-b272-1e52e18b2e40.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eb7043f8-341d-42e4-b272-1e52e18b2e40.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BEIS" published: "2023-11-28" --- # PS23323 - App/App Store Cyber Vulnerabilities - Impact on Society Buyer: BEIS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb7043f8-341d-42e4-b272-1e52e18b2e40 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eb7043f8-341d-42e4-b272-1e52e18b2e40) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eb7043f8-341d-42e4-b272-1e52e18b2e40.json) ## Summary The Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology (DSIT) under BEIS has awarded a contract for research and development services related to app store cyber vulnerabilities impacting society. The procurement method used was selective, through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period runs from 20th November 2023 to 29th March 2024. The award value is £93,550. The award was published on 27th November 2023, and the tender period ended on 27th October 2023. This contract presents opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in the research and development services sector. Businesses interested in cybersecurity, app development, and digital innovation are well-suited to compete for this tender. The procurement location is Swindon, England, and the main procurement category is services related to research and development. The buying organisation, BEIS, has provided detailed information on the cybersecurity initiatives and requirements. ## Notice ***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS Research and Insights framework RM6126 DPS. Brief Description of Requirement In 2022, the UK Government published The National Cyber Strategy (NCS) which details plans to ensure that the UK remains confident, capable, and resilient in a fast-moving digital world; and that we continue to adapt, innovate, and invest to protect and promote our interests in cyberspace. The Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology (DSIT) leads on the Technological Advantage Pillar. As part of the Department's work on this, it has implemented a range of initiatives to ensure that digital services and consumer connected technologies follow better standards of cyber security. Apps are increasingly essential to everyday life and work. Apps are primarily accessed through app stores across a range of devices. The UK Government has investigated the app ecosystem and found a range of threats relating to malicious and poorly developed apps. Following a public consultation, the government has developed a voluntary Code of Practice "The Code" for all app store operators and app developers. The Code sets out the minimum security and privacy requirements which should be followed by app store operators and app developers. The Government believes this Code will help protect users from malicious and poorly developed apps. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e24d98d-6844-4d3c-8346-9f0190302a2f | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Nov 2023 | | Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Nov 2023 | | Contract period | 20 Nov 2023 - 29 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £93,550 | | 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 | BEIS | | 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 | FROST & SULLIVAN | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 28 Nov 2023 at 10:44 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e24d98d-6844-4d3c-8346-9f0190302a2f - 27 Nov 2023 at 15:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e24d98d-6844-4d3c-8346-9f0190302a2f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e24d98d-6844-4d3c-8346-9f0190302a2f 28th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a4a6a4b5-74d9-4b27-b510-36001f5d6464 n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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