Award

Ransomware Software

THE PENSIONS REGULATOR

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Award

18 Sep 2025 at 08:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by The Pensions Regulator is for a contract award regarding ransomware software licences, categorised under security software packages. The contract has been awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This award was made active on 29th August 2025, and the software is to be deployed in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage was the award stage, with the contract period scheduled from 29th August 2025 to 28th August 2028. The tender process concluded with an end date on 1st August 2025. The minimum value of the contract was set at £231,048, with the final value being £237,333.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity solutions, particularly those capable of delivering security software packages. As it was completed under a framework agreement, this contract underscores the importance of being a pre-qualified supplier. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could find themselves well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities, given the tender's suitability parameters. The awarded supplier, Softcat Ltd, which is a large-scale company, highlights the competitive nature of such procurements and underscores potential opportunities for both large and SME businesses in the technology and security sectors.

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Notice Title

Ransomware Software

Notice Description

Notice for contract award for ransomware software licences

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2108349a-8729-4173-bbb3-be26fc1a2e96
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£237,333 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
28 Aug 2025 - 28 Aug 2028 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
THE PENSIONS REGULATOR
Contact Name
Pauline McCluskey
Contact Email
pauline.mccluskey@tpr.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 6AF
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Preston Park
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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