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SANS Training

NHS ENGLAND

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Tender

04 Aug 2025 at 13:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is seeking suppliers for the "SANS Training" tender, aimed at providing cyber security training under the education and training services category. The procurement process is at the tender stage, open for submissions until 22 August 2025. This opportunity is being managed from their offices in London, UK, and has a projected contract value of £500,000, encompassing both the initial period until 31 March 2026, with the potential for a one-year extension. This initiative falls under the open procurement method with a light touch regime, ensuring a competitive process for eligible participants.

This tender presents a considerable opportunity for businesses specialising in cybersecurity training, particularly those familiar with SANS course offerings, which are well-regarded across public and private sectors. The contract encourages participation from SMEs and voluntary sector entities, making it an attractive prospect for firms aiming to expand their portfolio within the healthcare sector. The alignment with global cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST and MITRE ATT&CK enhances the value proposition for organisations that can provide cutting-edge, compliance-driven training solutions, thus aiding NHS England's efforts to bolster their cyber resilience and operational readiness.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SANS Training

Notice Description

NHS England seeks to commission SANS Cybersecurity training. Procured under the education and training light touch regime. The contract value will be 250,000 GDB for the initial term until 31/03/2026. There will be an optional extension to 31/03/2027, subject to need and available budget. Total contract value of 500,000 GBP. 1.1 NHS England's Cyber Operations (CO) provides cyber security expertise both internally to NHS England and to the wider health and care system. Supplying the system with services and expertise to develop their capability in mitigating cyber security risks, therefore preventing impact to patient outcomes. 1.2 Cyber security is a very specialist field; it is necessary for CO staff to obtain industry recognised expert technical training and certifications. Achieving such specialist training and certifications will ensure that each member maintains an adequate level of current knowledge and proficiency in their respective field and more importantly, this will support the CO's Retention Strategy, provide clear objectives for both the NHS England cyber security profession and its members. 1.3 Cyber Operations (CO) have a well-established need for specialist cyber training, which we deliver through SANS. It has been well documented within the strategic risk, our Business Plan, the Attract and Retain Talent strategy for cyber, and in the submissions on us reducing reliance on contractors by developing our own staff. Having suitable skilled, trained cyber professionals is a key control against the NHS England and System cyber risks, which are amongst the highest on respective risk registers. 1.4 SANS is widely recognised and trusted across both government and industry sectors, making it a highly credible choice for cyber security training. It is actively used by key government departments such as the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), as well as leading private sector organisations like PwC. SANS maintains strong collaborative relationships with these entities, ensuring its training remains aligned with real-world operational needs and emerging threats. 1.5 Furthermore, SANS courses are closely aligned with globally recognised frameworks such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and MITRE ATT&CK, ensuring that learners gain skills that are directly applicable to compliance, threat detection, and operational readiness. This alignment enhances the relevance and applicability of the training in both strategic and technical contexts, supporting organisations in meeting regulatory requirements and strengthening their cyber resilience. Further information and the tender documents can be downloaded from the following link. https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome https://atamis-1928--prospend.vf.force.com/apex/CS_ContractPage?filters=&page=1&Preview=Yes&searchStr=&SearchType=Projects&sortStr=Alphabetical&uid=a07Sr00000b2IA4IAM&sfdcIFrameOrigin=https%3A%2F%2Fatamis-1928.lightning.force.com

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract can be extended for a further 12 months at a cost of 250,000 GDB.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056c50
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045658-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mark.gilbert10@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

Notice Documents

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