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Cyber Defence

SOUTH YORKSHIRE PENSIONS AUTHORITY

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01 May 2026 at 08:51

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for a "Cyber Defence" service, managed by the South Yorkshire Pensions Authority, has reached the award stage. This procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically aimed at consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement method used was a direct award with an estimated value of £85,000, and the successful supplier is Softcat Plc. The coverage area includes multiple regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World. The contract period is set to start on 12 January 2026 and conclude on 11 January 2029.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with capabilities in cyber security and software development. Softcat Plc, a large-scale supplier, has already been selected for this project, indicating a preference for experienced and well-established firms. Although the process does not target SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with robust infrastructure and experience in cross-regional operations, covering areas similar to those mentioned, may find similar future contracts advantageous for expanding their portfolio and market reach.

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Notice Title

Cyber Defence

Notice Description

Cyber Defence

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3967e2da-2618-4373-85d5-d8fef8338e65
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fead73c3-cbe0-4dfc-b9ca-ab7bedce8d2b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH YORKSHIRE PENSIONS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S71 1HG
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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