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UKRI-6204 Set of Facilitated NCSC CAF Workshops

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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20 Jul 2026 at 08:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by UK Research and Innovation for a project titled "UKRI-6204 Set of Facilitated NCSC CAF Workshops," focusing on training services within the industry. The workshops aim to enhance cyber security awareness and compliance through the UK National Cyber Security Centre's Cyber Assessment Framework. The contracting process is complete, with a contract awarded to NCC Group Security Services Ltd. The procurement method used was selective through a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in Swindon, South East England, the contract period runs from 8th July 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a total contract value of £36,900.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in cyber security training services to further develop their offerings by aligning with the national framework standards. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises, were deemed suitable for this contract, reflecting the opportunities for diverse organisations to engage in public procurement. The engagement can foster growth by expanding expertise in delivering structured, framework-based security assessment training, potentially leading to further contracts in the field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6204 Set of Facilitated NCSC CAF Workshops

Notice Description

This procurement is for the delivery of facilitated workshops focused on the UK National Cyber Security Centre's (NCSC) Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF), designed to enhance cyber security awareness, capability, and compliance across STFC.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6e125bf8-b7e2-4d83-a8d7-42c56448342f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0c50993-0f5f-4880-9471-fa40808ebbf5
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NCC GROUP SECURITY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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