Award

Provision of Cyber Protection Team SANS Vouchers

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Jul 2023 at 14:43

Award

08 Jun 2023 at 14:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has recently concluded a tender process for the provision of Cyber Protection Team SANS Vouchers, using a selective procurement method known as a Restricted procedure. The contract, awarded to ESCAL Institute of Advanced Technologies, is valued at £4,500,000.00 and was signed on 21st June 2023. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically specialist training services, and is related to defence.

This procurement opportunity, managed by the Ministry of Defence, presents business growth potential for companies specializing in cybersecurity training services. Businesses offering industry-standard cyber training with specific accreditations like GIAC may find it particularly suited to compete. The estimated contract value over 36 months offers stability, while the unique nature of the required services creates niche market opportunities for qualified providers like ESCAL Institute of Advanced Technologies.

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Notice Title

Provision of Cyber Protection Team SANS Vouchers

Notice Description

Provision of Cyber Protection Team SANS Vouchers

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Cyber Protection Team SANS Vouchers

Options: 2 x 1 year extension options (or part thereof)

Procurement Information

The Authority intends to award a contract to ESCAL Institute of Advanced Technologies (also known as SANS) for the procurement of Cyber Protection Team SANS vouchers. The estimated total value of the contract is PS4,500,000.00 (excl. VAT) over a 36 month period. SANS are the only security-accredited provider of the specific industry-standard cyber training including the GIAC accreditation, further to this SANS do not use UK resellers. In accordance with the provisions of The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 SI No. 2020/1319, this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as amended (in particular by SI 2020/1319). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (in accordance with the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with Regulation 32(2)(a): absence of tenders or suitable tenders.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d4d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020152-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
armyinfo-strat-cmrcl-0mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ESCAL INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES

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