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Sheepdip Security software 2026 to 2029

CABINET OFFICE

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27 Apr 2026 at 11:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office, an established authority in England, has completed the award stage of a public procurement contract for "Sheepdip Security Software 2026 to 2029," concerning the licensing of Metadefender security checking software. With the industry classified under software packages and information systems, this tender involved a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £44,429.12, was awarded to Barrier Networks Limited as of 19th March 2026, with the contract period starting on 1st April 2026 and ending on 31st March 2029, showcasing a well-structured timeline essential for potential vendors exploring business expansion opportunities.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses dealing in specialised software solutions. As the procurement method was selective, businesses adept at providing tailored security software solutions within a framework agreement context are strongly positioned to compete in similar future contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can particularly benefit, as the project's suitability explicitly mentions a preference for SME involvement. Companies in the UK focusing on networking, internet, intranet software, business transactions, document creation, and other high-tech information systems are ideal contenders for similar procurement needs of public sector institutions.

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Notice Title

Sheepdip Security software 2026 to 2029

Notice Description

Licensing for Metadefender security checking software

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e7c3a37b-3025-46ee-8f6b-b530e5e05bba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b50ae204-7d97-4aaf-bcb7-ef422e967dbe
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

48300000 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package

48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package

48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

48600000 - Database and operating software package

48700000 - Software package utilities

48800000 - Information systems and servers

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,429 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,429 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARRIER NETWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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