CPV group
48700000: Software package utilities
CPV code 48700000 is "Software package utilities", a group in the Common Procurement Vocabulary used to classify UK public sector contracts. It, or a more specific code beneath it, was used on 510 UK public contracts since 2023, awarded by 251 buyers, most often UK Shared Business Services Ltd and Ministry Of Justice. The typical contract was worth about £138k.
UK public contracts since 2023
How buyers use 48700000
- Contracts
- 510
- Buyers
- 251
- Typical value
- £138k
- Ending in 18 months
- 174
By year of award: 2023 126 · 2024 167 · 2025 126 · 2026 91. Figures as of 23 September 2026. Typical value is the median of single-supplier contracts with a published value (480).
Buyers using this code most
Suppliers winning most often
Recent contracts under 48700000
| Contract | Buyer | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleet Key Management System | The Police and Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire | £150k | Sept 2026 |
| Record Management System Gen 2 (RMS Gen2) Framework | The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex. | £450m | Sept 2026 |
| Web Filter Security | South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue | £25k | Sept 2026 |
| NCC1706 Vulnerability Management System | Northumberland County Council | £35k | Sept 2026 |
| Egress Protect and Egress Workspace licences | UK Health Security Agency | £562k | Aug 2026 |
| Tenable - Vulnerability Monitoring solution | UK Health Security Agency | £384k | Aug 2026 |
| Provision of Secure Email Gateway and Support - PS8250 | DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency | £292k | Aug 2026 |
| Managed Cyber Security Services | St Albans City & District | £88k | Aug 2026 |
Where it sits
Codes above 48700000
- 48000000Software package and information systems
- 48700000Software package utilities
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More specific
Codes beneath 48700000
- 48730000Security software package239
- 48780000System, storage and content management software package134
- 48710000Backup or recovery software package53
- 48760000Virus protection software package35
- 48770000General, compression and print utility software package18
- 48740000Foreign language translation software package16
- 48750000Storage media loading software package15
- 48720000Bar coding software package13
- 48790000Version checker software package12
Questions
About CPV code 48700000
What is CPV code 48700000?
CPV code 48700000 is "Software package utilities", a group in the Common Procurement Vocabulary used to classify UK public sector contracts. It, or a more specific code beneath it, was used on 510 UK public contracts since 2023, awarded by 251 buyers, most often UK Shared Business Services Ltd and Ministry Of Justice. The typical contract was worth about £138k.
Which codes sit above and below 48700000?
48700000 sits under 48000000 (Software package and information systems). It has 9 more specific codes beneath it, the most used being 48730000 (Security software package).
Who wins contracts under CPV code 48700000?
The suppliers named most often on UK public contracts under 48700000 since 2023 are SoftCat PLC (64), Phoenix Software LTD (38), INSIGHT DIRECT UK Limited (21). 291 different suppliers have won work under this code.
How do I get alerts for tenders using CPV code 48700000?
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