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Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) Assurance

MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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20 Apr 2026 at 08:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government undertook a procurement process titled "Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) Assurance," classified under information technology services within England, United Kingdom. This process was part of a selective procurement method as a call-off from the Government Commercial Agency's G-Cloud 14 framework. The procurement stage reached award status on 20 April 2026, following the contract period from 13 April 2026 to 12 April 2027. The total value of the award stands at £4,500,000, with an initial minimum value estimated at £800,000. The initiative involves independent assurance reviews of Local Authorities' self-assessments against the National Cyber Security Centre's Cyber Assessment Framework, providing both guidance and review of evidence obtained during self-assessments.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in information technology and consulting services. Businesses with experience in cybersecurity frameworks and audit processes are highly suitable to engage with this contract, potentially leading to long-term partnerships with local councils and government departments. Logiq Consulting Limited was selected as the supplier, highlighting the potential for a diverse range of SMEs to benefit from such contracts. As this initiative also leaves the option to commission similar assurance work at departmental discretion, there is scope for further engagements and expansion within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) Assurance

Notice Description

Provision of independent assurance reviews of Local Authority's self-assessments against the National Cyber Security Centre's Cyber Assessment Framework. The Supplier shall: * Work with the Buyer (MHCLG) and councils to schedule councils who are ready for have their CAF self-assessment assured for an engagement. This will include attending an onboarding meeting(s) and engaging with the council to ensure they are on track. * In some cases, the supplier may be required to provide additional guidance to councils who are undertaking a CAF assessment for the first time, to help them understand the process and the evidence required. * Complete an independent assurance review of council's self-assessments against the CAF for local government profile. * Access to evidence and information references in the self-assessment. * Hold interviews with key stakeholders to help complete an independent assurance review. * The finalisation of an assured workbook in accordance with a template provided by the Buyer. Councils will then use this to finalise the Improvement and Implementation Plan they will formally submit to the Buyer. * The Buyer reserves the right to commission the Supplier to carry out similar assurance work for the Department where there is a requirement to do so. Additional information: This is a call-off from the Government Commercial Agency G-Cloud 14 framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2d50584c-c67b-478f-86c2-878bdf862320
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/469961cd-ecf5-40b6-81bb-ce896d9b34d3
Current Stage
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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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2027 6-12 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
MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOGIQ CONSULTING

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