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MetaEngage and Security Awareness

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Jan 2026 at 14:45

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09 Jan 2026 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has awarded a contract titled "MetaEngage and Security Awareness" under the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54. The contract is for the procurement of goods specifically related to data security software packages, including a cloud-hosted MetaCompliance portal with MetaEngage agent, MetaPhish & MetaLearn licenses, as well as cyber security awareness training and policy compliance services. The procurement, which has been completed, was conducted through a below threshold process and the contract was signed on 31st December 2025. The contract period started on 9th January 2026 and is scheduled to end on 30th December 2028. The delivery address for the project is located in the region UKH2, United Kingdom.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specializing in data security software to collaborate with public authorities like Bedford Borough Council. Companies operating within the cybersecurity and policy compliance sector, and particularly those classified as SMEs, could find this kind of project highly beneficial. Collaborating on such projects not only aids in business growth due to potential financial gains but also increases visibility and credibility in the public sector, thereby enhancing opportunities for future contracts. Given the nature of the contract and the need for ongoing support and compliance training, businesses with robust capabilities in security awareness training and phishing exercises are particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Benefits extend beyond financial aspects, offering potential partners a platform to leverage technological expertise in public sector ICT projects.

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Notice Title

MetaEngage and Security Awareness

Notice Description

Cloud hosted MetaCompliance portal with MetaEngage agent, license and Security Awareness (MetaPhish & MetaLearn) license. Cyber Security Awareness Training, Phishing Exercises, Policy Compliance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0602fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001936-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48732000 - Data security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,151 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£64,151 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
31 Dec 2025 - 30 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.hub@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METACOMPLIANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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