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Assurance of DCMS GovAssure Cyber Assessment Framework

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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24 Mar 2026 at 11:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), located at 100 Parliament Street, London, has completed the procurement process for the assurance of the DCMS GovAssure Cyber Assessment Framework. This contract falls under the industry category of business services, specifically catering to law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security services. Utilising a selective procurement method by calling off a framework agreement, the process reached the award stage, concluding with the procurement of services valued at GBP 15,800. The relevant tender period ended on 4 March 2026, with the contract period spanning from 11 March 2026 to 30 April 2026.

This procurement presents strategic opportunities for businesses in the consulting and cyber security sectors, especially those equipped to offer reassurance in compliance and assessment frameworks. Given the suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, as outlined in the tender, businesses of varying sizes and structures have the potential to thrive by engaging in such assurance processes. The contract was awarded to the large-scale business Amethyst Risk Management Limited, indicating a favourable landscape for established firms in the field of risk management and cyber security assurance. Other businesses can explore partnerships and direct service offerings aligning with such governmental contracts to foster growth within this domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Assurance of DCMS GovAssure Cyber Assessment Framework

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to independently assure a cyber security assurance process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-27525732-f512-4613-960e-c61c6b11e2c4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83fa37b0-f212-41d0-9044-3717cb5ddcf4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMETHYST RISK MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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