This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

23 Jul 2026 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Intellectual Property Office, located in Newport, United Kingdom, has concluded the procurement process for an E-Learning Security Awareness Training & Phishing Tool, referred to as MetaCompliance. This contract falls within the "Software package and information systems" industry category. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement and is in the award stage as of 23rd July 2026. The contract, awarded to Softcat PLC, commenced on 9th June 2026 and will run until 8th June 2029, with a total value of £73,179.30. The project addresses the provision of a modern and stable security awareness and compliance solution, enhancing training quality and resilience.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses aiming to expand in the field of digital security training solutions. Companies specialising in the development and implementation of security awareness platforms, particularly those capable of servicing government contracts, will find this opportunity invaluable. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender especially accessible due to its suitability for SMEs. The focus on modern security solutions implies a potentially high demand for innovative tech firms that can offer cutting-edge compliance tools and engagement strategies.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

E Learning Security Awareness Training & Phishing Tool (MetaCompliance)

Notice Description

A security awareness training platform with a modern, stable, government proven security awareness and compliance solution that improves training quality, engagement, reporting, and resilience.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9c5a0967-7c83-4677-b772-e93d0c181038
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/368074b4-d223-4494-81f8-d314df6d66ff
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£73,179 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,179 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2026 - 8 Jun 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
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-9c5a0967-7c83-4677-b772-e93d0c181038-2026-07-23T16:02:23+01:00",
    "date": "2026-07-23T16:02:23+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-9c5a0967-7c83-4677-b772-e93d0c181038",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "CF-0079900D1r000001nvObEAI",
        "title": "E Learning Security Awareness Training & Phishing Tool (MetaCompliance)",
        "description": "A security awareness training platform with a modern, stable, government proven security awareness and compliance solution that improves training quality, engagement, reporting, and resilience.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "48000000",
            "description": "Software package and information systems"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "NP10 8QQ"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 73179.3,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-06-08T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2026-06-09T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2029-06-08T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-104430",
            "name": "Intellectual Property Office",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Intellectual Property Office"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Concept House",
                "locality": "Newport",
                "postalCode": "NP10 8QQ",
                "countryName": "GB"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "IT Commercial",
                "email": "it-commercial@ipo.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "03003002000"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-328485",
            "name": "Softcat PLC",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Softcat PLC"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Solar House, Fieldhouse Lane, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 1LW SL7 1LW"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-104430",
        "name": "Intellectual Property Office"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-9c5a0967-7c83-4677-b772-e93d0c181038-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2026-06-08T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2026-07-23T16:02:23+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 73179.3,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-328485",
                    "name": "Softcat PLC"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2026-06-09T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2029-06-08T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/368074b4-d223-4494-81f8-d314df6d66ff",
                    "datePublished": "2026-07-23T16:02:23+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                },
                {
                    "id": "2",
                    "description": "REDACTED - RM6098-Framework-schedule-6a-short-order-form-template-and-call-off-schedules-v3.0-1",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd89aa63-b79b-4ecc-baca-2fffedefeff4",
                    "format": "application/pdf"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}