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TLS & PKI

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS

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23 Oct 2025 at 07:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "TLS & PKI", within the services category, specifically for staff training services. The procurement was conducted via a direct method, under a 'below threshold - without competition' approach. The contract covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including London, and was processed by SSCL. Key dates include the contract's award on the 23rd of October, 2025, with an operational period from the 24th of October to the 23rd of November, 2025.

This contract offers strategic business growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in online training and cybersecurity services. Businesses with expertise in deploying secure servers, encrypted web applications, and public key infrastructure (PKI) would find this tender highly suitable. The contract awarded to PROGRESSION DEVELOPMENT LTD, an SME, demonstrates the potential for smaller organisations to secure government contracts when they align with the required service competence and delivery method. This opportunity underscores the DWP's focus on strengthening encryption and cybersecurity education, creating further collaborative openings in these fields.

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Notice Title

TLS & PKI

Notice Description

Course Overview 'Best TLS Training' is designed to allow learners to understand both the theory and practice of SSL/TLS and Internet PKI. Designed by the author of the much acclaimed Bulletproof SSL and TLS, this practical training course teaches delegates how to deploy secure servers and encrypted web applications and understand both the theory and practice of Internet PKI. Objectives 1.Understand threats and attacks against encryption 2.Identify real risks that apply to DWP systems 3.Deploy servers with strong private keys and valid certificates 4.Deploy TLS configurations with strong encryption and forward secrecy 5.Understand higher-level attacks against web applications 6.Use the latest defence technologies, such as HSTS, CSP, and HPKP 7.Learn about key PKI standards and formats 8. Understand where practice differs from theory 9.Analyse certificate lifecycle in detail 10.Evaluate PKI weaknesses and how they affect you 11.Deploy robust protection using public key pinning 12.Learn about what's coming in the future 13.Opportunity to interactively practise what Learners have studied. Method of Delivery Online/Virtual Processed by SSCL

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d20c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067654-2025
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
SME

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
£32,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2025 - 23 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

PROGRESSION DEVELOPMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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