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title: "Capability Hardware Enhanced RISC Instructions (CHERI) Skills"
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# Capability Hardware Enhanced RISC Instructions (CHERI) Skills

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-480c03d5-b0b9-46f4-b2ed-ec1eb2852658

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Capability Hardware Enhanced RISC Instructions (CHERI) Skills" by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) within the education and training services category, has concluded with an award notice. The contract involves providing a platform for hosting training materials and developing courses focused on secure development practices. The procurement was conducted through a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services DPS RM6219 Learning and Training Services, utilising a selective method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract commenced on 8th October 2025 and will end on 31st May 2026, covering locations across the United Kingdom, Europe, and additional regions. The awarded value is £188,500, and the procurement aligns with services suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in e-learning and training service sectors, especially those capable of developing secure-by-design approaches and memory safety in coding. Companies with expertise in creating and managing digital platforms for educational purposes would be well-suited for the awarded contract. With DSIT as the buying organisation, this contract offers engagement with government-led initiatives, emphasising the importance of combining digital expertise with educational content creation. The contract award to Virtual College Limited, an SME based in Leeds, highlights the potential for small to medium-sized enterprises to secure government contracts, leveraging their specialised skills and innovative solutions in education technology.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services DPS RM6219 Learning and Training Services. Brief Description of Requirement Provide a platform to host developed training materials, with free and easy access for participants on the course. Develop a course focused on secure development practices, such as memory safety in coding and secure by design approaches, such as CHERI.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a99a504-857d-4012-ad8a-3cb30adf5522 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Oct 2025 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £188,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £188,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DSIT |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIRTUAL COLLEGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80420000 - E-learning services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2026 at 14:21 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a99a504-857d-4012-ad8a-3cb30adf5522
- 17 Oct 2025 at 16:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a99a504-857d-4012-ad8a-3cb30adf5522

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a99a504-857d-4012-ad8a-3cb30adf5522
  9th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukbs.co.uk

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