Apprentice Provider Provision

Description: Luton Borough Council wishes to establish a single provider framework for each of the 12 Lots in relation to Apprentice Provider Provision. The Council expects to do so by entering into a separate Framework Agreement for each Lot with the Successful Provider in relation to that Lot.

Summary: Luton Council has initiated an open procurement process titled "Apprentice Provider Provision" aimed at establishing a single provider framework for 12 lots related to education and training services. This procurement is within the public authority - sub-central government in the UK, and involves a total estimated gross value of £1,200,000. Key deadlines include the tender submission deadline on 9 March 2026, with the award period set to conclude on 30 March 2026. The procurement falls under the services category, with a focus on education and training services, including areas such as housing, project management, IT, and teaching across the United Kingdom.

Call off contract from Framework RM6277 for the provision of Non Clinical Staff (Lot 3)

Description: The cyber security manager post is required to support the tactical delivery of the cyber security plan and provide management cover for the cyber security analyst. This role entails providing direct oversight and tactical guidance to the cyber security team and organisation throughout a six-month maternity cover period. This interim position reports directly to the Head of Cyber Security and Information Assurance. Funding for the post has been agreed locally. The request went through HEIW's scrutiny process and was approved by Executives. The supplier was appointed to identify and recommend qualified candidates for the cyber security manager post. This was coordinated between HEIW's digital and people teams.

Summary: The procurement process, conducted by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust), pertains to a call-off contract from Framework RM6277 for the provision of non-clinical staff, specifically targeting education and training services in Wales. This process is in the completed Award stage as of 28th July 2025, with the contract having been signed on 21st July 2025. The procurement was classified under a limited method, meaning there was no prior publication of a call for competition. The contract involves the appointment of a cyber security manager for a six-month maternity cover, providing strategic support and guidance within the digital team at HEIW (Health Education and Improvement Wales). VIQU LIMITED, Birmingham, has been identified as the supplier for this essential role, underlining an investment of £39,295.13 in this service contract.

BLC0201 - Cyber Security Services (Preliminary Market Engagement)

Description: BlueLight Commercial Preliminary Market Engagement Event - Cyber Security Services Framework This engagement is not part of a selection or short listing process. This stage of the process is to perform market engagement and inform the market only. BlueLight Commercial (BLC) wish to invite relevant suppliers within the Cyber Security Services market to attend a Market Engagement session which will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams on Thursday 3rd July at 14:00hrs - 15:00hrs. The session is open to all Cyber Security suppliers with capability to deliver Cyber Security Services to the public sector, including those who deliver IT Health Checks/Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Training, Cyber Security Incident Response and Planning, Cyber Resilience Audit and vulnerability management scanning. During the session, BLC (read more...)

Summary: BlueLight Commercial Limited has initiated the "BLC-0201 - Cyber Security Services Framework" to establish a multi-supplier open framework for cyber security services accessible to all UK Police Forces and related agencies. Based in London, BlueLight Commercial is a public authority under sub-central government classification. The procurement process is complete as of recent updates, with awards pending since 28 April 2026. They are deploying an open procurement method involving lots for services such as Penetration Testing, Incident Response, Cyber Resilience Audits, and Security Training, designed to run over an 8-year framework period and potentially re-opened for expansions until at least 2034. The procurement emphasizes transparency and efficiency, as seen through competitive awards, a focus on IT consultancy and support within the UK and its territories, and a structured plan to evolve alongside cyber security needs.

BLC0201 - Cyber Security Services (Preliminary Market Engagement)

Description: BlueLight Commercial Preliminary Market Engagement Event - Cyber Security Services Framework This engagement is not part of a selection or short listing process. This stage of the process is to perform market engagement and inform the market only. BlueLight Commercial (BLC) wish to invite relevant suppliers within the Cyber Security Services market to attend a Market Engagement session which will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams on Thursday 3rd July at 14:00hrs - 15:00hrs. The session is open to all Cyber Security suppliers with capability to deliver Cyber Security Services to the public sector, including those who deliver IT Health Checks/Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Training, Cyber Security Incident Response and Planning, Cyber Resilience Audit and vulnerability management scanning. During the session, BLC (read more...)

Summary: BlueLight Commercial Limited has initiated the "BLC-0201 - Cyber Security Services Framework" to establish a multi-supplier open framework for cyber security services accessible to all UK Police Forces and related agencies. Based in London, BlueLight Commercial is a public authority under sub-central government classification. The procurement process is complete as of recent updates, with awards pending since 28 April 2026. They are deploying an open procurement method involving lots for services such as Penetration Testing, Incident Response, Cyber Resilience Audits, and Security Training, designed to run over an 8-year framework period and potentially re-opened for expansions until at least 2034. The procurement emphasizes transparency and efficiency, as seen through competitive awards, a focus on IT consultancy and support within the UK and its territories, and a structured plan to evolve alongside cyber security needs.

SONI077 Cyber Security Governance Partner and Capacity Services

Description: Please refer to the Request for Proposal (RFP) and Scope of Requirements (SOR) for full details.

Summary: SONI Ltd, a private utility based in Belfast, is seeking proposals for its "SONI077 Cyber Security Governance Partner and Capacity Services" tender. The procurement is categorized under IT services, encompassing consulting, software development, internet, and support with a focus on enhancing SONI's cyber security governance, risk management, and capacity services. This selective procurement process involves a competitive flexible procedure and is currently in the tender stage. Interested parties must express interest by 12th May 2026, and the award decision is anticipated by 15th June 2026. The procurement is set within the UK's jurisdiction and adheres to Northern Irish devolved regulations.

Cyber-Security Maturity Assessment (NIST Assessment)

Description: to provide consultants to undertake aCyber-Security Maturity Assessment (NIST Assessment) Assess and validate Nest's self-assessed scores for the current cyber-security capability of Nest Corporation and the Nest Scheme using the NIST Cyber-Security Framework v2. Bridewell will also provide the NEST team with an overview of the differences between NIST v.1 & v.2 to ensure the team is aware of the changes.

Summary: The procurement process for the cyber-security maturity assessment, specifically a NIST Assessment, was initiated by Nest Corporation, a public authority in the sub-central government sector. The tender, titled "Cyber-Security Maturity Assessment (NIST Assessment)," is complete and was structured under a limited procurement method, indicating a below-threshold limited competition. Located in London, UK, the contract commenced on 25th June 2025 and is set to conclude on 24th June 2028. The awarded supplier, Bridewell Consulting Limited, based in Reading, will assess Nest's current cyber-security capability against the NIST Cyber-Security Framework v2, with a contract value of £70,500 gross.

SONI077 Cyber Security Governance Partner and Capacity Services

Description: Please refer to the Request for Proposal (RFP) and Scope of Requirements (SOR) for full details.

Summary: SONI Ltd, a private utility based in Belfast, is seeking proposals for its "SONI077 Cyber Security Governance Partner and Capacity Services" tender. The procurement is categorized under IT services, encompassing consulting, software development, internet, and support with a focus on enhancing SONI's cyber security governance, risk management, and capacity services. This selective procurement process involves a competitive flexible procedure and is currently in the tender stage. Interested parties must express interest by 12th May 2026, and the award decision is anticipated by 15th June 2026. The procurement is set within the UK's jurisdiction and adheres to Northern Irish devolved regulations.

SONI077 Cyber Security Governance Partner and Capacity Services

Description: Please refer to the Request for Proposal (RFP) and Scope of Requirements (SOR) for full details.

Summary: SONI Ltd, a private utility based in Belfast, is seeking proposals for its "SONI077 Cyber Security Governance Partner and Capacity Services" tender. The procurement is categorized under IT services, encompassing consulting, software development, internet, and support with a focus on enhancing SONI's cyber security governance, risk management, and capacity services. This selective procurement process involves a competitive flexible procedure and is currently in the tender stage. Interested parties must express interest by 12th May 2026, and the award decision is anticipated by 15th June 2026. The procurement is set within the UK's jurisdiction and adheres to Northern Irish devolved regulations.

Provision of Cyber Security Services

Description: Cyber security consultancy to provide guidance and delivery support for transformation of naval base cyber security following vulnerability assessment and system implementation against insider threat.

Summary: The Submarine Delivery Agency has completed a procurement process for the provision of cyber security services, with the contract awarded to Blacksmiths Group Consulting Ltd. The project focuses on transforming naval base cyber security systems in Plymouth following a vulnerability assessment. The process was a direct award due to previous issues with limited bids in earlier tenders. The procurement falls under the defence security operational category, aligned with UK legislation 2023/54, ensuring resilience against insider threats. The contract was signed on 30th April 2026 and will run until 29th April 2027, with a total contract value of GBP 345,600.

Call off contract from Framework RM6277 for the provision of Non Clinical Staff (Lot 3)

Description: The cyber security manager post is required to support the tactical delivery of the cyber security plan and provide management cover for the cyber security analyst. This role entails providing direct oversight and tactical guidance to the cyber security team and organisation throughout a six-month maternity cover period. This interim position reports directly to the Head of Cyber Security and Information Assurance. Funding for the post has been agreed locally. The request went through HEIW's scrutiny process and was approved by Executives. The supplier was appointed to identify and recommend qualified candidates for the cyber security manager post. This was coordinated between HEIW's digital and people teams.

Summary: The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is responsible for procuring services related to the healthcare industry, based in Cardiff, UK. The recent procurement process involved awarding a contract for the provision of cyber security management services, specifically under the framework RM6277, focused on non-clinical staff. This contract aims to ensure continuity in managing cyber security tasks during a maternity cover for the cyber security analyst. The award stage for this contract has been completed, with VIQU LIMITED being appointed as the supplier. The contract was signed on 21st July 2025, with the procurement following limited procedures without a prior call for competition.