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SCS Cyber Skills

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS

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17 Oct 2025 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for 'SCS Cyber Skills' is initiated by the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) located in London, UK. This tender is categorized under the 'Staff training services' industry and is aimed at providing cyber security knowledge to senior leaders. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 17th October 2025, and the service provision set to commence on 18th October 2025 and conclude on 17th November 2025. The total contract value is £34,800. The procurement was completed through a direct, below threshold procurement method without competition.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in staff training services, particularly those with expertise in cyber security, to engage with central government departments like the Ministry of Justice. Although this contract has been awarded without competition, similar future tenders could be of interest to both small and large enterprises with a focus on government contracts. Businesses that can offer comprehensive training solutions that align with organisational strategic goals will find such tenders beneficial for expanding their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Title

SCS Cyber Skills

Notice Description

As senior leaders have mixed awareness of cyber security, this training will provide SCS with the knowledge and skills required to ensure they understand the importance of their role and responsibility for integrating cyber security and risk into the strategic delivery of the organisation. The training will support SCS to: * ensure that Cyber governance, is embedded throughout the organisation, including its people, systems, processes and technologies. * understand their role in good decision making, and overseeing an effective cyber strategy, ensuring it aligns with the wider business strategy and organisational goals. Processed by SSCL

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ce9d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066210-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
17 Oct 2025 - 17 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cdp-i.systemsanddata@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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