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Introduction to Cybersecurity

Department for Work and Pensions

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18 Sep 2026 at 14:04

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work & Pensions procured an introductory cybersecurity training service for cyber-adjacent professionals. The course is intended to build a practical foundation in cybersecurity fundamentals, using clear, business-ready language. Its scope covers common threats and vulnerabilities; cryptography, authentication and access control; networks, data flows and Zero Trust; malware, phishing and social engineering; and the practical use of NIST CSF, CIS Controls and MITRE ATT&CK/D3FEND. It also addresses the security implications of cloud, Internet of Things and artificial intelligence, alongside collaboration with technical teams on security policies and incident response. The service is staff training (CPV 80511000), delivered across England, including London and the English regions from the North East to the South West.

This below-threshold procurement used a method recorded as unknown and has completed. It had one completed lot. The contract was signed on 18 September 2026, awarded on the same date, and runs from 19 September 2026 to 20 September 2027. The Department for Work & Pensions awarded the contract to SANS Training - UK Limited. Its value is £40,000 excluding VAT and £48,000 including VAT. The award is active and the contract is active. The published outcome records a single supplier and a single training requirement. The procurement concerns services rather than goods or works, and the available outcome information identifies the selected supplier and contract value but does not set out a separate scoring or weighting basis.

This procurement indicates demand from the Department for Work & Pensions for structured, practical cybersecurity education aimed at professionals who work alongside cyber specialists. Suppliers seeking to compete for a similar requirement would need credible capability in designing and delivering accessible training on security fundamentals, threat types, vulnerabilities, cryptography, authentication, access control, networks and Zero Trust. They would also need to explain malware, phishing and social engineering clearly, connect recognised frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS Controls and MITRE ATT&CK/D3FEND to practical defensive work, and cover cloud, IoT and AI risks. Relevant delivery experience should include helping non-specialists work effectively with technical teams on security policies and incident response across a national public-sector workforce.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Introduction to Cybersecurity

Notice Description

Designed for cyber-adjacent professionals who need a strong foundation in cybersecurity fundamentals. Explain cybersecurity fundamentals using clear, business-ready language. Identify common threat types and the vulnerabilities they exploit. Understand how cryptography, authentication, and access control establish digital trust. Describe how networks, data flows, and Zero Trust principles reduce risk. Recognize how malware, phishing, and social engineering attacks operate-and how to disrupt them. Connect frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS Controls, and MITRE ATT&CK/D3FEND to practical defense strategies. See how cloud, IoT, and AI reshape both opportunities and risk. Collaborate confidently with technical teams on security policies and incident response. Processed by SSCL

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077582
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088719-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Work and 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
Postcode Area
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

SANS TRAINING - UK LIMITED

Further Information

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