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title: "Cyber Defence"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3967e2da-2618-4373-85d5-d8fef8338e65"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH YORKSHIRE PENSIONS AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-05-01"
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# Cyber Defence

Buyer: SOUTH YORKSHIRE PENSIONS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3967e2da-2618-4373-85d5-d8fef8338e65

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## Summary

The public procurement process for a "Cyber Defence" service, managed by the South Yorkshire Pensions Authority, has reached the award stage. This procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically aimed at consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement method used was a direct award with an estimated value of £85,000, and the successful supplier is Softcat Plc. The coverage area includes multiple regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World. The contract period is set to start on 12 January 2026 and conclude on 11 January 2029.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with capabilities in cyber security and software development. Softcat Plc, a large-scale supplier, has already been selected for this project, indicating a preference for experienced and well-established firms. Although the process does not target SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with robust infrastructure and experience in cross-regional operations, covering areas similar to those mentioned, may find similar future contracts advantageous for expanding their portfolio and market reach.

## Notice

Cyber Defence

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fead73c3-cbe0-4dfc-b9ca-ab7bedce8d2b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH YORKSHIRE PENSIONS AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S71 1HG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Barnsley North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 08:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fead73c3-cbe0-4dfc-b9ca-ab7bedce8d2b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fead73c3-cbe0-4dfc-b9ca-ab7bedce8d2b
  1st May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sypensions.org.uk/

## Provenance

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