---
title: "Provision of Cyber Protection Team SANS Vouchers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03d4d5"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2023-07-13"
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# Provision of Cyber Protection Team SANS Vouchers

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d4d5

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has recently concluded a tender process for the provision of Cyber Protection Team SANS Vouchers, using a selective procurement method known as a Restricted procedure. The contract, awarded to ESCAL Institute of Advanced Technologies, is valued at £4,500,000.00 and was signed on 21st June 2023. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically specialist training services, and is related to defence.

This procurement opportunity, managed by the Ministry of Defence, presents business growth potential for companies specializing in cybersecurity training services. Businesses offering industry-standard cyber training with specific accreditations like GIAC may find it particularly suited to compete. The estimated contract value over 36 months offers stability, while the unique nature of the required services creates niche market opportunities for qualified providers like ESCAL Institute of Advanced Technologies.

## Notice

Provision of Cyber Protection Team SANS Vouchers

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Cyber Protection Team SANS Vouchers

Options: 2 x 1 year extension options (or part thereof)

### Procurement Information

The Authority intends to award a contract to ESCAL Institute of Advanced Technologies (also known as SANS) for the procurement of Cyber Protection Team SANS vouchers. The estimated total value of the contract is PS4,500,000.00 (excl. VAT) over a 36 month period. SANS are the only security-accredited provider of the specific industry-standard cyber training including the GIAC accreditation, further to this SANS do not use UK resellers. In accordance with the provisions of The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 SI No. 2020/1319, this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as amended (in particular by SI 2020/1319). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (in accordance with the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with Regulation 32(2)(a): absence of tenders or suitable tenders.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020152-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ESCAL INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2023 at 14:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020152-2023
- 8 Jun 2023 at 14:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016323-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.army.mod.uk

## Provenance

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