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Independent Assurance of Govassure

UK EXPORT FINANCE

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15 Apr 2026 at 11:39

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Summary of the contracting process

On 15 April 2026, UK Export Finance awarded a contract titled "Independent Assurance of Govassure" within the cyber security and system quality assurance sector. This procurement process followed a selective method under the dynamic purchasing system, specifically a call-off from the Cyber Security 3 DPS. Located in London, England, the contract valued at £96,960, spans from 16 March 2026 to 15 March 2027. The tender process concluded with the award being published, offering small and medium enterprises (SMEs) an opportunity to engage in the sector, bolstered by UK Export Finance's initiative.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in system quality assurance and cyber security services. With Bridewell Consulting Limited selected as the supplier, enterprises in related domains can leverage similar procurement offerings. The selective procurement method indicates a preference for experienced suppliers who are already part of dynamic purchasing systems, making it crucial for interested businesses to gain entry into such systems to compete effectively. The emphasis on SMEs suggests advantageous prospects for smaller entities to gain significant contracts in an established market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Assurance of Govassure

Notice Description

Call off from the Cyber Security 3 DPS. Suppliers needed to be in the DPS for consideration to invite to tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b268b36f-cedc-4915-b5af-0e5e7ea8a622
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3933ca7-ee43-458f-b548-7ae754ab905b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£96,960 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,960 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 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
UK EXPORT FINANCE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HQ
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

BRIDEWELL CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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