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title: "INTERNET INVESTIGATION AND INTELLIGENCE Practitioner 1"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068db6"
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# INTERNET INVESTIGATION AND INTELLIGENCE Practitioner 1

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068db6

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## Summary

The Department for Work & Pensions, located in London, has completed a procurement process for the "INTERNET INVESTIGATION AND INTELLIGENCE Practitioner 1" workshop under the 'Staff training services' industry category. VESTIGO CONSULTING LIMITED, headquartered in Liverpool, has been awarded the contract to deliver this four-day training session at their premises. Spanning from 28 April 2026 to 1 August 2026, the workshop is designed for 12 staff members and aims to provide comprehensive skills in online investigation and intelligence gathering. This procurement was executed using a direct method, below threshold and without competition, aligning with legal regulations as set out in UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in staff training services, particularly those specialising in online investigation and intelligence. Medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in internet security and investigation are well-suited to benefit from such procurement opportunities in the future. Organisations that can offer innovative solutions and methodologies for online operations, digital evidence handling, and OSINT tradecraft are positioned to expand their market presence by focusing on similar government contracts. The diverse regional delivery scope across the United Kingdom enhances the potential reach and impact for participating businesses.

## Notice

INTERNET INVESTIGATION AND INTELLIGENCE Practitioner 1. 4-day workshop for 12 staff to be delivered in the classroom at the Supplier premises. The 4 day Internet Investigation and Intelligence -Practitioner 1 starts with an introduction to online investigation and intelligence gathering and the covering essential underpinning knowledge required to operate online effectively. The learners look at the tools and equipment required, online deployment methodology and evidence capture. Learners will receive inputs into the relevant legislation associated with online investigation and how to operate both overtly and covertly when required. The course is then crammed with OSINT tradecraft to arm learners with as much knowledge as possible for effective investigation and intelligence gathering in their operational roles. The course also promotes a heuristic learning style, encouraging learners to explore and discover with confidence in the online space, so their learning does not stop when the course closes. Investigative Skills * Defining the role of an Internet Investigator * Safe & Secure Online Operations * Awareness of digital footprint and obfuscation techniques * Robust Deployment Methodology * Legislation and Ethics for Ill * Gathering Internet & Web content as Digital Evidence * Digital exhibit handling * Techniques for Online Surveillance * Investigation Persona/Profile Tradecraft * Attribution Methodology OSINT Tradecraft * Advanced Wed Search Techniques * Technical Website Investigation * Social Media research and investigation techniques * Image and Video file analysis * Online Database Research Processed by SSCL

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039044-2026 |
| 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 | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2026 - 1 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,000 |

## 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 | VESTIGO CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 10:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039044-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039044-2026
  29th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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