---
title: "Senior Management Team Crisis Simulation Events (con_29223)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06082b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2026-01-17"
---

# Senior Management Team Crisis Simulation Events (con_29223)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06082b

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded a contract titled "Senior Management Team Crisis Simulation Events" involving the organisation of two cyber crisis simulation events using NPSA-approved simulations. The procurement process, conducted directly without competition, falls under the services category specifically focused on education and training services. Located in London, the contract was signed on 18 November 2025, and it became active on 16 December 2025, running through to 31 March 2026. The procurement stage has been completed, with the contract awarded to Polpeo, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), with a gross contract value of £23,940.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in crisis management training, particularly those with expertise in cybersecurity simulations. The direct procurement method indicates a tailored requirement for specific expertise that Polpeo successfully matched. SMEs involved in education and training services, especially those with a focus on simulations or crisis management, may find similar opportunities in government contracts. The focus on simulation events heightens the potential for growth in developing innovative training solutions suitable for public sector needs.

## Notice

2 x Cyber Crisis Simulation events utilising the NPSA approved simulation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004124-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £19,950 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | POLPEO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2026 at 00:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004124-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004124-2026
  17th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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