Tender

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

NHS Security Standards Scoping

NHS England

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

14 Sep 2026 at 15:17

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is procuring consultancy services to support the initial scoping and stakeholder engagement needed to develop a new suite of NHS Security Standards for England. The work includes strategic development and alignment across the Devolved Nations, with the standards intended to support providers across acute, community, mental health and ambulance services. The requirement is therefore suited to organisations with expertise in healthcare security governance, assurance, standards development and consultation across complex public service systems. The buying organisation is NHS England, and the work concerns the NHS in England, with engagement extending across the Devolved Nations. The procurement is classified under health services and is for consultancy support rather than the direct delivery of clinical or security services.

The procurement reached tender: NHS England invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. Suppliers were required to submit a completed Bid Response Document electronically through the Atamis e-Tendering Portal, with responses to all questions in the bid documentation. Enquiries were due by 21 September 2026 at 12:00, and bid submissions were due by 28 September 2026 at 12:00. The contract period is 12 October 2026 to 31 March 2027. The estimated value is £108,333.33 excluding VAT, or £130,000 including VAT. There is one lot. Evaluation is based on 70% technical and social value and 30% price. The lot is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises.

This opportunity suits specialist consultancy firms able to scope, design and develop security standards for a large and varied healthcare system. Strong candidates will be able to provide expert advice on security governance and assurance, translate strategic requirements into practical standards, and manage structured stakeholder engagement. Relevant experience is likely to include working with NHS or other healthcare providers across acute, community, mental health and ambulance settings, as well as coordinating views across national or devolved administrations. Suppliers should be able to produce clear, proportionate standards that can be applied consistently by different types of provider. The high technical and social-value weighting favours teams that can demonstrate sound methodology, meaningful engagement, and wider public-service benefit, alongside competitive pricing.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Security Standards Scoping

Notice Description

To provide consultancy expert support to commence the scoping and stakeholder engagement piece around the Security Standards for the NHS in England. The requirement is for the provision of specialist support to undertake the initial scoping, strategic development, and stakeholder engagement activity required to establish a new suite of NHS Security Standards for England, with engagement and alignment across the Devolved Nations. The developed standards will be designed to support providers across acute, community, mental health, and ambulance services, ensuring a consistent and proportionate approach to security governance and assurance across the healthcare system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f964
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086979-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£108,333 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£108,333 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS England
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
SE1 8UG
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...