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Provision of Cyber Security Assessment (GovAssure)

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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18 Dec 2025 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Cyber Security Assessment (GovAssure)" with a focus on auditing services. This tender falls under the CPV classification 79212000 and addresses the needs within the services sector. The procurement used a selective method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period concluded on 3rd December 2025, with the contract awarded on 10th December 2025 to Actica Consulting. The contract is set to start on 12th January 2026 and end on 11th July 2026. The services will be delivered within the United Kingdom, primarily benefiting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the opportunity's suitability criteria. The total contract value is £19,350.

This opportunity for a cyber security assessment creates growth potential for businesses specialising in IT and auditing services, particularly those capable of verifying self-assessment submissions and generating comprehensive reports. The procurement is well-suited for SMEs that are adept in navigating government procurement systems and can deliver high-quality auditing services. Additionally, businesses that aim to expand their public sector portfolio could significantly benefit from participating in similar tenders, as delivering on such projects can enhance their reputation and create further business opportunities within government contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of Cyber Security Assessment (GovAssure)

Notice Description

Contract deliverables are to review and verify the Contracting Authority's self-assessment submission and submit a report to Government Security Group (GSG) and the Contracting Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b9bbde14-93d7-4dc5-bfdd-907fde1573f2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54098222-4595-4e09-bc38-5255926e0550
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,350 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,350 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 11 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sophie.keal@ons.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACTICA CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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