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title: "TLS & PKI"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bcea"
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# TLS & PKI

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bcea

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## Summary

The Department for Work & Pensions, located in London, has concluded a procurement process titled "TLS & PKI," focused on staff training services in digital security, specifically SSL/TLS and Internet PKI. The procurement falls under the services category and covers multiple UK regions, including London, and was conducted through a direct procurement method below threshold without competition. This contract, in the award stage, was signed on 25th June 2026 and is scheduled to be active from 26th June 2026 to 1st November 2026, with a total value of £21,600.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses that specialise in IT and digital security training. Particularly, firms with a focus on delivering comprehensive workshops on encryption technologies and internet security will find this contract valuable. Small and medium enterprises with proven experience in similar projects are well-suited to compete, particularly those that can provide virtual training solutions across the UK, like the awarded supplier, Progression Development Ltd.

## Notice

TLS & PKI. Previous Experience This supplier has previously delivered this workshop with proven results that are fully in line with Digital's strategy, direction and vision to deliver the requirements needed. It is critical that the same supplier is used, not only due to the excellent feedback received but also for consistent of learning amongst Practice members. Course Overview 'Best TLS Training' is designed to allow learners to understand both the theory and practice of SSL/TLS and Internet PKI. Designed by the author of the much acclaimed Bulletproof SSL and TLS, this practical training course teaches delegates how to deploy secure servers and encrypted web applications and understand both the theory and practice of Internet PKI. Objectives 1.Understand threats and attacks against encryption 2.Identify real risks that apply to DWP systems 3.Deploy servers with strong private keys and valid certificates 4.Deploy TLS configurations with strong encryption and forward secrecy 5.Understand higher-level attacks against web applications 6.Use the latest defence technologies, such as HSTS, CSP, and HPKP 7.Learn about key PKI standards and formats 8. Understand where practice differs from theory 9.Analyse certificate lifecycle in detail 10.Evaluate PKI weaknesses and how they affect you 11.Deploy robust protection using public key pinning 12.Learn about what's coming in the future 13.Opportunity to interactively practise what Learners have studied. Method of Delivery Online/Virtual Processed by SSCL

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059777-2026 |
| 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 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2026 - 1 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9NA |
| 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 | PROGRESSION DEVELOPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2026 at 10:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059777-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059777-2026
  25th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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