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title: "Hack Yourself First"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059720"
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# Hack Yourself First

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059720

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Hack Yourself First" was conducted by the Department for Work & Pensions, a central government public authority located in London, United Kingdom. This contracting process, under the industry category of services, specifically targeted staff training services. The procurement was carried out through a direct method, below the threshold and without competition, focusing on building defensive skills in software developers. As of 10th September 2025, the contract was awarded to PROGRESSION DEVELOPMENT LTD with a contract period from 11th September 2025 to 10th October 2025. The activities were planned to be delivered online/virtually, covering multiple regions across the United Kingdom. The overall contract amount was £79,200 gross, with a net value of £66,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in staff training services, particularly those with capabilities in cyber security and software development. As an SME, PROGRESSION DEVELOPMENT LTD, located in Clitheroe, sets a precedent for other similar businesses seeking to engage with government contracts. Companies focusing on training, security testing, and developing defensive software skills would find this contract type highly suitable. The direct procurement approach also offers a streamlined engagement process, beneficial for businesses looking for less competitive bidding environments to enhance growth in the public sector market.

## Notice

Hack Yourself First" is all about building up defensive skills in software developers. It looks at security from the attacker's perspective and takes them through the steps necessary to exploit vulnerable software on the web so that they can experience hacking first hand. Workshop participants are set specific goals they must complete that involve probing for risks and then exploiting discrete vulnerabilities in a specially built vulnerable application. The interactive nature of the workshop means that multiple attack vectors are usually identified across the spectrum of participants and each person contributes their own unique perspective as to how specific risks are exploited. Method of Delivery Online/Virtual Processed by SSCL

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055203-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2025 - 10 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £66,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9NA |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROGRESSION DEVELOPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2025 at 07:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055203-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055203-2025
  10th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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