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TLS AND PKI

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS

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13 May 2026 at 07:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed here is initiated by the Department for Work & Pensions, located in London, United Kingdom. The contract titled "TLS AND PKI" falls under the industry category of services, specifically staff training services, and will be delivered across various regions in the UK. The procurement is at the award stage, with the contract having been signed on the 13th of May, 2026, and it runs from the 14th of May to the 31st of July, 2026. The tender was awarded using a direct procurement method classified as "Below threshold - without competition." The gross contract value amounts to £21,600, with a net value of £18,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in cybersecurity training, particularly in SSL/TLS and Internet PKI standards. Enterprises capable of deploying secure servers and encrypted web applications would find this contract particularly suitable. The procurement method suggests an opportunity for small and medium enterprises, like PROGRESSION DEVELOPMENT LTD, which was awarded the contract, to engage directly with central government departments. The project supports the growth of businesses by providing them a platform to showcase their expertise in deploying robust cybersecurity measures, as required by the Department for Work & Pensions.

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Notice Title

TLS AND 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-069724
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043690-2026
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
£18,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
13 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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