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Cyber Security Training Platform licences (con_30912)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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10 Mar 2026 at 10:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed a procurement process for Cyber Security Training Platform licences, specifically concerning the TryHackMe product. This tender falls under the education and training services category and is situated in London, United Kingdom. The process involved a limited competition method, with the procurement deemed below threshold. It has progressed to the award stage, with the contract signed on 27 February 2026 and active from 26 March 2026 to 26 March 2027. The main procurement category is services, indicating a focus on expertise enhancement in cybersecurity through training.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity training services. Large-scale enterprises, particularly those offering platforms similar to TryHackMe, are well-positioned to benefit from such procurement processes. As this sector is critical in maintaining security infrastructure, companies that can deliver innovative and effective training solutions are likely to thrive. This contract's completion could prompt future similar initiatives, encouraging growth in the cybersecurity education industry and stimulating advancements for companies adept in this domain.

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Notice Title

Cyber Security Training Platform licences (con_30912)

Notice Description

Cyber Security training platform licences for product TryHackMe.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066613
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021219-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
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
£13,095 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2026 - 26 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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

TRYHACKME

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