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01 Jun 2026 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

The British Transport Police has completed the procurement process for its "Cyber Security Awareness Training" initiative. This involves the provision of licences for a cyber security awareness training and testing platform for all its employees, under the CPV classification of "Software package and information systems" (code 48000000). The procurement was executed through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract was awarded to SOFTCAT PLC. The awarded contract, valued at £71,680, covers the period from 5th June 2026 to 4th June 2028, with services to be delivered across England, Scotland, and Wales. The award stage was confirmed on 1st June 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focused on cyber security solutions. Large companies with experience in similar contracts could benefit greatly from such opportunities due to the scale and service requirements outlined. Although not particularly suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses capable of providing robust software platforms and training solutions will find this tender beneficial for expansion within the UK public sector market, notably in enhancing public security frameworks across the regions involved.

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Notice Title

Cyber Security Awareness Training

Notice Description

Provision of licences for cyber security awareness training and testing platform for all BTP's employees via KCS Y23065 framework agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7d70d802-10d8-4927-9b94-226cc5f09efd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b3282e0-69ed-4e64-bfb4-ae8fa58e955f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£71,680 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,680 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2026 - 4 Jun 2028 2-3 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
BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9TJ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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