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Cyber Security Team Capabilities Upskilling

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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25 Sep 2024 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has completed the procurement process for the "Cyber Security Team Capabilities Upskilling" project, classified under "Education and training services" (CPV code: 80000000). This contract aims to enhance the cyber security skills of NPL’s team through a comprehensive training programme consisting of 70 technical modules. The training is required to meet professional standards set by the UK Security Council, NIST CSF2.0, and ISA62443 standards. The procurement method was limited, involving negotiation without prior publication of a contract notice due to the unique expertise of the sole supplier, SANS Training – UK Ltd. The contract, worth £175,000, was signed on 25th September 2024 and covers services to be delivered across the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced cyber security training and certification. Given the stringent requirements and the specialised nature of the training needed, enterprises with a proven track record in delivering high-standard, professional cyber security courses are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. Particularly, those offering vendor-agnostic training and possessing professional pathways could find similar opportunities beneficial for business growth. The contract outlines the potential for subcontracting, which could open doors for small to medium-sized enterprises to engage and benefit from collaborations with larger, established organisations like SANS Training – UK Ltd.

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Notice Title

Cyber Security Team Capabilities Upskilling

Notice Description

Nature and quantity of suppliers, indication of needs and requirements Deep Specialist Cyber Security Training - xx Professional pathways comprising of 70 technical modules. The training must conform to meeting the UK Security Council Professional Standards and/or, NIST CSF2.0, SP 800-53, SP 800-53A, and SP 800-53B and/or; ISA62443 family of standards

Lot Information

Lot 1

Nature and quantity of suppliers, indication of needs and requirements Deep Specialist Cyber Security Training - xx Professional pathways comprising of 70 technical modules. The training must conform to meeting the UK Security Council Professional Standards and/or, NIST CSF2.0, SP 800-53, SP 800-53A, and SP 800-53B and/or; ISA62443 family of standards

Procurement Information

SANS is the sole, vendor agnostic global provider of deep technical and specialised cyber security training across all sectors. Its training and certification portfolio and the practitioners' trainers are considered second that most organisation, including UK Government and its specialist agencies, recognise the quality and expertise delivered by SANS training programmes. All other training providers in cyber security providers other certifications, have limited training modules, do not include professional pathways and have generic trainers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049da3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030611-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gary.phillips@npl.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2089773222

Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SANS TRAINING

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