Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS England
7-8 Wellington Place
Leeds
LS1 4AP
Contact
Mark Gilbert
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Board & SIRO service - W160411 V2
Reference number
C338576
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.
Contract summary
Industry
Education and training services - 80000000
Location of contract
SE1 8UG
Value of contract
£800,000
Procurement reference
CF-2861500D0O000000rwimUAA
Published date
11 February 2025
Closing date
13 March 2025
Closing time
5pm
Contract start date
7 April 2025
Contract end date
6 April 2027
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
What is an open procedure (above threshold)?
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
NHS England seeks to commission board and SIRO cybersecurity training for NHS boards and Execs.
All providers must have a valid NCSC certification, ensuring high quality training delivery. Please see details below.
https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/information/certified-training
The Cyber Operations function provides a portfolio of training services to the wider health and care system to support cyber resilience. We have two of these services needing to be reprocured which targets executives, namely Board and SIRO training.
The SIRO specific training is for the critical roles of the SIRO and Deputy SIRO of NHS organisations. This training will help build essential knowledge, understanding and capability for these key leadership roles to build cyber resilience, and foster a positive culture to support effective clinical, financial and patient-centred outcomes.
The Board Training is for members who are part of the executive board and supports them in understanding the cyber landscape, their role in leadership and governance, and compliance with key legislation.
The contract will be for 1 year, with the option to extend for a further year, subject need and available budget.
Further details and documentation can be downloaded from the link below :-
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £800,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS England seeks to commission board and SIRO cybersecurity training for NHS boards and Execs.
All providers must have a valid NCSC certification, ensuring high quality training delivery. Please see details below.
https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/information/certified-training
The Cyber Operations function provides a portfolio of training services to the wider health and care system to support cyber resilience. We have two of these services needing to be reprocured which targets executives, namely Board and SIRO training.
The SIRO specific training is for the critical roles of the SIRO and Deputy SIRO of NHS organisations. This training will help build essential knowledge, understanding and capability for these key leadership roles to build cyber resilience, and foster a positive culture to support effective clinical, financial and patient-centred outcomes.
The Board Training is for members who are part of the executive board and supports them in understanding the cyber landscape, their role in leadership and governance, and compliance with key legislation.
The contract will be for 1 year, with the option to extend for a further year, subject need and available budget.
Further details and documentation can be downloaded from the link below :-
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £800,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
All providers must have a valid NCSC certification, ensuring high quality training delivery. Please see details below.
https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/information/certified-training
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
13 March 2025
Local time
5:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
14 March 2025
Local time
9:00am
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHS England
7&8 Wellington Place
Leeds
LS1 4AP
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Department for Health & Social Services
10 South Collanade
london
E14 4PU
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care