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title: "Open Source Software Exploitation Tool"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046d3e"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-04-29"
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# Open Source Software Exploitation Tool

Buyer: CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046d3e

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## Summary

The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons has successfully awarded a contract for an open-source software exploitation tool valued at £284,259 to Seerist UK. This procurement, classified under the computer-related services industry category, was executed through a restricted procedure. The process began as a tender in 2024, with the official contract status marked as active on 23rd March 2025. The scope includes monitoring various media for security threats, with a special focus on threats to MPs and Parliament. This contract was managed from the UKI32 region, and the original tender had three bids, though no submissions from SMEs were recorded.

This procurement presents growth opportunities particularly for large-scale businesses with expertise in software packages and information systems. Firms providing comprehensive security risk analysis and those with a background in government contracting will find such tenders particularly advantageous. The focus on cyber and media security expands the scope for service providers in the realm of digital surveillance and data protection, appealing to businesses aiming to enhance their profiles with high-profile governmental projects.

## Notice

The Authority requires an open-source exploitation tool which will monitor 
news media, social media and the wider internet for security risks, including threats 
made to MPs and Parliament, MP's personal data exposed online and other security related information, current and historic.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contracting Authority, acting jointly with the Corporate Officers of the House of Lords, previously invited suppliers to participate in a restricted tender process for the provision of Open Source Software Exploitation Tool (Contract Notice ref: 2024/S 000-017275)

The Contracting Authority requires an open-source exploitation tool which will monitor 
news media, social media and the wider internet for security risks, including threats 
made to MPs and Parliament, MP's personal data exposed online and other security related information, current and historic.

Options: 1 x 12 month optional extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017507-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £284,259 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS |
| Additional buyers | CORPORATE OFFICERS OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS AND HOUSE OF COMMONS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 0AA |
| 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, TLI32 Westminster |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72500000 - Computer-related services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2025 at 09:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017507-2025
- 4 Jun 2024 at 11:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017275-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://judiciary.uk/highcourt
- https://atamis-ukparliament.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.parliament.uk/

## Provenance

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