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MetaLearning Premium Plus - CPA/SPU/2787F

CHESHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY

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27 Feb 2026 at 14:06

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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27 Feb 2026 at 13:30

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Cheshire Fire Authority for the "MetaLearning Premium Plus - CPA/SPU/2787F" involves the direct award of a contract for cyber security awareness training services. This initiative, designed to enhance information management and compliance behaviours, falls under the software-related services category. Located in Winsford, Cheshire, the authority has awarded the contract to MetaCompliance for a period starting 1 April 2026 and ending on 31 March 2029. The process, completed without competition due to its below-threshold status, signifies a straightforward approach under the legal framework provided by UK legislation 2023/54. The contract award was announced on 27 February 2026, with a scheduled signature date set for 12 March 2026.

This contract presents substantial potential for businesses involved in cyber security training and software services. Organisations with expertise in virtual training solutions, especially those that offer concise and impactful learning experiences, stand to benefit from engaging in similar tender opportunities. Large-scale and SMEs alike, proficient in compliance and security solutions, would be well-positioned to compete in similar markets. MetaCompliance's offering demonstrates the demand for integrated, configurable interactions with endpoint devices and HR systems, suggesting a burgeoning market for software services that intersect with national cyber compliance processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MetaLearning Premium Plus - CPA/SPU/2787F

Notice Description

MetaCompliance provide Cyber Security Awareness Training for employees which is designed to capture their attention and make meaningful changes to information management and compliance behaviours. The training takes place virtually with employees receiving a notification via email when they have been assigned a course to complete. The courses are short and concise; typically involving a 3 - 5minute video to watch followed by a short 5 question quiz which they are then given a pass or fail score. MetaCompliance provides a world-class Security Awareness Training solution that helps to raise awareness of cyber security threats, reduce the risks associated with cyber-attacks, and embed a culture of security compliance in organisations. The full content for the eLearning courses, templates and learning experiences for the simulated phishing exercise is already in place and agreed between Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service and MetaCompliance, along with other awareness courses that have been developed between both parties. The software is installed on each machine, which is configured to ensure training and awareness is pushed throughout CFRS' organisation to have their training materials delivered through MetaCompliance. Overall, Meta provides a cost-effective way to get a robust and effective security awareness training program up and running which drives a continuous positive, engaging security awareness culture all of which assists us ensuring that our compliance obligations are met and helps reduce human error and remediate security risks. Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service has a technical reliance on MetaCompliance due to its proven, configurable interaction with endpoint devices, its ability to defer or control enforcement actions in safety critical operational contexts, and its deep integration into HR, assurance, and national cyber compliance processes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e51
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017960-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,875 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINSFORD, CHESHIRE
Postcode
CW7 2FQ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Winsford Over & Verdin
Westminster Constituency
Mid Cheshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METACOMPLIANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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