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title: "Ransomware Software"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE PENSIONS REGULATOR"
published: "2025-09-18"
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# Ransomware Software

Buyer: THE PENSIONS REGULATOR  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-852f89f4-4cf6-40b4-bd02-0a528aafa9ce

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by The Pensions Regulator is for a contract award regarding ransomware software licences, categorised under security software packages. The contract has been awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This award was made active on 29th August 2025, and the software is to be deployed in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage was the award stage, with the contract period scheduled from 29th August 2025 to 28th August 2028. The tender process concluded with an end date on 1st August 2025. The minimum value of the contract was set at £231,048, with the final value being £237,333.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity solutions, particularly those capable of delivering security software packages. As it was completed under a framework agreement, this contract underscores the importance of being a pre-qualified supplier. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could find themselves well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities, given the tender's suitability parameters. The awarded supplier, Softcat Ltd, which is a large-scale company, highlights the competitive nature of such procurements and underscores potential opportunities for both large and SME businesses in the technology and security sectors.

## Notice

Notice for contract award for ransomware software licences

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2108349a-8729-4173-bbb3-be26fc1a2e96 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Aug 2025 - 28 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £237,333 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | THE PENSIONS REGULATOR |
| Locality | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 6AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Preston Park |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48730000 - Security software package

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2025 at 08:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2108349a-8729-4173-bbb3-be26fc1a2e96

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2108349a-8729-4173-bbb3-be26fc1a2e96
  18th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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