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title: "Sheepdip Security software 2026 to 2029"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e7c3a37b-3025-46ee-8f6b-b530e5e05bba"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CABINET OFFICE"
published: "2026-04-27"
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# Sheepdip Security software 2026 to 2029

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7c3a37b-3025-46ee-8f6b-b530e5e05bba

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

Licensing for Metadefender security checking software

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b50ae204-7d97-4aaf-bcb7-ef422e967dbe |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,429 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,429 |
| 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 | CABINET OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARRIER NETWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### 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

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2026 at 11:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b50ae204-7d97-4aaf-bcb7-ef422e967dbe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b50ae204-7d97-4aaf-bcb7-ef422e967dbe
  27th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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