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Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) Assurance for Local Authorities (Interim)

MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (MCHLG)

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23 Jan 2026 at 14:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MCHLG), located in London, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) Assurance for Local Authorities (Interim)." The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on information technology services. The award decision was made on 23rd January 2026, with the contract spanning from 26th January 2026 to 25th January 2027. The procurement method used was direct, executed below the threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined process. The main procurement category is services, aligning with efforts to bolster cybersecurity measures for local authorities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in providing information technology services, especially those specialising in cybersecurity. While the direct procurement process means minimal competition for the awarded contract, other businesses in the sector can identify potential demand for similar services by local authorities, indicating a growing market need. Large-scale businesses, such as Bridewell Consulting Limited, which has won the contract, are well-positioned to provide the necessary expertise and resources to fulfil such governmental and public sector requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) Assurance for Local Authorities (Interim)

Notice Description

Short-Term, Interim contract for the provision of Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) Assurance for Local Authorities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006277-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£112,515 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (MCHLG)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialtenders@communities.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
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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