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Cyber Security and Physical Security awareness training.

MET OFFICE

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Planning

07 Jul 2026 at 11:02

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Cyber Security and Physical Security awareness training." This project focuses on the creation of an innovative training programme, aiming to enhance cyber and physical security awareness, with anticipated benefits such as a solid security induction and tailored training for specific roles like developers and executives. The initiative falls within the services industry category and will be primarily located in the UK. The current stage involves market engagement with a deadline set for 6th August 2026, with the contract expected to commence on 20th December 2026. The procurement process will be conducted under standard Met Office service terms or relevant framework conditions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in training software packages and safety training services, to contribute to a government-led initiative. SMEs are specifically encouraged to participate and align their capabilities with the Met Office's strategic goals for delivering cost-effective and comprehensive security training solutions. The project’s focus on customised learning pathways and varied content styles also opens the door for creative and flexible learning solution providers. Companies with expertise in developing accessible and engaging educational content for various professional roles and with a capacity for innovation in the public sector can leverage this opportunity to expand their service reach and enhance their portfolio within the UK government's supply chain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cyber Security and Physical Security awareness training.

Notice Description

The Met Office wishes to investigate a new approach to cyber and physical security awareness training. The new approach aims to provide staff with a solid security awareness induction, regular basic awareness and refresher training on core and emerging topics, and role-specific advanced security awareness for specialist roles such as developers, engineers, privileged users, help desk and executives. The training and awareness programme may incorporate curated learning pathways/courses, regular bitesized training, and ad hoc browsable content. It should offer a range of content styles to suit different learning preferences and accessibility needs. Link to Proactis Advert and Documentation https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=cdeda3b8-ef79-f111-813c-005056b64545

Planning Information

The Met Office wishes to explore the marketplace to undertake early market engagement with potential suppliers who could align themselves with the Met Office's strategic ambitions to deliver the best and most cost-effective cyber & physical security awareness training. A new cyber & physical security awareness training contract is expected to commence in December 2026, the contract will be for 2 years with the option to extend for 1 additional year. It is anticipated that the resulting contract will be under Met Office's standard service terms and conditions or if using a framework those specified by the framework. The Met Office reserves the right to discontinue this process. Link to advert on Proactis and documentation - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=cdeda3b8-ef79-f111-813c-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c50f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063588-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

48931000 - Training software package

80550000 - Safety training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Dec 2026 - 19 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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