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Award

10 Jun 2026 at 09:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Police Digital Service, based in London, England, orchestrated a procurement for "Cyber Skills E-Learning Services" under the Education and Training Services category. This selective procurement, conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement, culminated in an active award to Try Hack Me Ltd on 1st November 2025. The contract spans from November 2025 to October 2028, with a total value of £66,690. While the procurement process is marked as complete, the tender stage was significant as it targeted suppliers with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), reflecting a strategic approach towards involving smaller businesses.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cyber security and online education platforms, particularly SMEs, to expand their market presence and collaborate with a key public sector buyer. Situated in England, companies with expertise in developing comprehensive e-learning solutions tailored to enhance cyber skills stand to benefit from this contract. Engaging with frameworks like these allows companies to establish connections with governmental bodies, potentially securing long-term partnerships and building a robust portfolio within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Cyber Skills E-Learning Services

Notice Description

Provision of cyber security focused online learning platform

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3cf240d4-48d3-4349-ae69-8a5273d854e2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bb80a34-1d76-4604-b03a-54f4863c1c8a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,690 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,690 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20257 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2M 4WN
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRY HACK ME

Further Information

Notice Documents

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