Cyber Security Awareness Services
Original notice title
Ireland – Software programming and consultancy services – HSE 28054 Cyber Security Awareness Services
Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
60 / 100
Complexity
40 / 100
Risk factors
Deadline is only 15 days from notice publication, insufficient for thorough bid preparation.
No award criteria or selection criteria specified, making bid preparation uncertain.
Deep Portfolio Analysis
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- Description
- Industries & Services
- Capabilities
- Market & Experience
- Certifications
Tender facts
- Contracting authority
- Health Service Executive (HSE)
- Country
- Ireland
- CPV
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services +8 more
- Deadline
- Jul 15, 2026
- Estimated value
- EUR 1.8M
Overview
Moderate opportunityKey Facts
- EUR 1.8M estimated value
- Services contract
- 2 lots
- Duration 36 MONTH
- Simulated email phishing services
- Custom cybersecurity awareness training
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The HSE is seeking cyber security awareness services divided into two lots: Lot 1 for simulated email phishing and custom cybersecurity training, and Lot 2 for simulated SMS (smishing) and voice (vishing) campaigns. The contract duration is 36 months with an estimated total value of €1,750,000. Tender submission deadline is 2026-07-15. The notice lacks detailed award criteria and eligibility requirements.
Risks
Deadline is only 15 days from notice publication, insufficient for thorough bid preparation.
No award criteria or selection criteria specified, making bid preparation uncertain.
Analysis may be incomplete
Only part of the procurement documentation was analyzed. Additional eligibility requirements, certificates, or submission documents may exist in the remaining tender documentation.
Key Requirements
Technical
- Tenderers must be able to continue existing HSE cyber awareness program and add new services
- Services required for HSE workforce including staff and contractors
Buyer
Location
Kildare, IRL
Website
Buyer profile
Identifier
0043024G
Activity
Health
Lots (2)
LOT-0001
Lot 1 Simulated Email Phishing and Provision of Custom Cybersecurity Training and Awareness Training
Provision of simulated email phishing services and custom cybersecurity awareness training for HSE staff and contractors. Builds on existing 5-year program.
EUR 1.8M
Estimated value
Location
Duration
Category
Deadline
Award details
The HSE is issuing this Invitation to Tender (ITT) for Cyber Security Awareness Services split into two lots: Lot 1 Simulated Email Phishing Service and Custom Cybersecurity Training and Awareness Training and Lot 2 Simulated SMS (smishing) and Voice (Vishing) Campaign. The cyber security awareness services should help prepare the HSE's workforce for current and emerging cybersecurity challenges. A dedicated cyber security awareness program has been in operation in the HSE for the past 5 years. Simulated email phishing exercises are regularly run in the HSE for staff and contractors. Custom cyber security awareness training in various forms is provided for HSE staff and contractors. All these existing services are required as part of this tender. Extra services for simulated SMS (smishing) and Voice (Vishing) exercises, which currently do not exist in the HSE, are required to help keep the HSE’s workforce prepared for new cybersecurity challenges.
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Original TED description
The HSE is issuing this Invitation to Tender (ITT) for Cyber Security Awareness Services split into two lots: Lot 1 Simulated Email Phishing Service and Custom Cybersecurity Training and Awareness Training and Lot 2 Simulated SMS (smishing) and Voice (Vishing) Campaign. The cyber security awareness services should help prepare the HSE's workforce for current and emerging cybersecurity challenges. A dedicated cyber security awareness program has been in operation in the HSE for the past 5 years. Simulated email phishing exercises are regularly run in the HSE for staff and contractors. Custom cyber security awareness training in various forms is provided for HSE staff and contractors. All these existing services are required as part of this tender. Extra services for simulated SMS (smishing) and Voice (Vishing) exercises, which currently do not exist in the HSE, are required to help keep the HSE’s workforce prepared for new cybersecurity challenges.
LOT-0002
Lot 2 Provision of simulated SMS smishing and Voice Vishing campaigns
Provision of simulated SMS (smishing) and voice (vishing) campaigns, which are new services for the HSE.
EUR 1.8M
Estimated value
Location
Duration
Category
Deadline
Award details
The HSE is issuing this Invitation to Tender (ITT) for Cyber Security Awareness Services split into two lots: Lot 1 Simulated Email Phishing Service and Custom Cybersecurity Training and Awareness Training and Lot 2 Simulated SMS (smishing) and Voice (Vishing) Campaign. The cyber security awareness services should help prepare the HSE's workforce for current and emerging cybersecurity challenges. A dedicated cyber security awareness program has been in operation in the HSE for the past 5 years. Simulated email phishing exercises are regularly run in the HSE for staff and contractors. Custom cyber security awareness training in various forms is provided for HSE staff and contractors. All these existing services are required as part of this tender. Extra services for simulated SMS (smishing) and Voice (Vishing) exercises, which currently do not exist in the HSE, are required to help keep the HSE’s workforce prepared for new cybersecurity challenges.
Additional CPV codes
Value note
Show original TED data
Original TED description
The HSE is issuing this Invitation to Tender (ITT) for Cyber Security Awareness Services split into two lots: Lot 1 Simulated Email Phishing Service and Custom Cybersecurity Training and Awareness Training and Lot 2 Simulated SMS (smishing) and Voice (Vishing) Campaign. The cyber security awareness services should help prepare the HSE's workforce for current and emerging cybersecurity challenges. A dedicated cyber security awareness program has been in operation in the HSE for the past 5 years. Simulated email phishing exercises are regularly run in the HSE for staff and contractors. Custom cyber security awareness training in various forms is provided for HSE staff and contractors. All these existing services are required as part of this tender. Extra services for simulated SMS (smishing) and Voice (Vishing) exercises, which currently do not exist in the HSE, are required to help keep the HSE’s workforce prepared for new cybersecurity challenges.
Procurement Details
- Publication date
- 01 Jul 2026
- Languages
- English
Reference metadata
- Legal basis
- 32014L0024
Reference IDs
- Tender ID
- 456197-2026
Documents (2)
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Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
60 / 100
Complexity
40 / 100
Risk factors
Deadline is only 15 days from notice publication, insufficient for thorough bid preparation.
No award criteria or selection criteria specified, making bid preparation uncertain.
Deep Portfolio Analysis
Uses:
- Description
- Industries & Services
- Capabilities
- Market & Experience
- Certifications