This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jul 2026 at 12:15

ContractTermination

15 Jul 2026 at 12:07

Award

29 May 2026 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) located in London, United Kingdom, under the project titled "MSc Cyber Security." This tender falls under the services category, specifically staff training services, and covers multiple regions across the UK. As of the latest update, the procurement stage reached the award phase with the contract status marked as complete. The contract, signed on 29th May 2026, is set to run from 15th September 2026 to 15th September 2028, and involved a procurement method without competition, valuing the contract at £13,461. The process was conducted directly due to being below the threshold.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in postgraduate educational services, especially those focusing on cyber security. The awarded contract to the University of Liverpool demonstrates a demand for academic institutions proficient in designing and implementing secure digital systems. Businesses with capabilities in providing accredited qualifications and aligning with Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) standards may find this sector ripe for expansion and collaboration with government bodies like the DWP, facilitating growth in specialised educational services.

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Notice Title

MSc Cyber Security

Notice Description

Postgraduate level learning in cyber security, including secure systems, threat detection and risk management. Skills to design, implement and evaluate secure digital systems in practice. Application of security principles aligned to DDaT standards, including secure by design and risk mitigation. Prepared for specialist cyber security roles, supported by a BCS accredited postgraduate qualification. This UK7 is issued in correction of the previous UK7 notice 2026/S 000-050871 where the including VAT number was incorrect.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a8f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066761-2026
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
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
£13,461 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2026 - 15 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active, Terminated

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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