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NHS Security Standards Scoping

NHS England · NHS and health

In brief

NHS England is looking for suppliers for healthcare work (London).

The estimated value is £108,333 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 6 months, starting 12 October 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Monday 28 September 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Monday 21 September 2026
Bids by: midday, Monday 28 September 2026

What the notice says

To provide consultancy expert support to commence the scoping and stakeholder engagement piece around the Security Standards for the NHS in England. The requirement is for the provision of specialist support to undertake the initial scoping, strategic development, and stakeholder engagement activity required to establish a new suite of NHS Security Standards for England, with engagement and alignment across the Devolved Nations. The developed standards will be designed to support providers across acute, community, mental health, and ambulance services, ensuring a consistent and proportionate approach to security governance and assurance across the healthcare system.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 0 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £108,333 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in London?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before midday, Monday 21 September 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 28 September 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

14 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 086979-2026

About the buyer

NHS EnglandLast 12 months

Procurements

690

Awards

301

Suppliers it has used most for healthcare

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust4 contracts
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust4 contracts
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3 contracts
HCRG Care Services Limited3 contracts
Mdsas Ltd3 contracts

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From notice 086979-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 14 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.