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

MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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04 Sep 2026 at 15:16

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23 Jan 2026 at 14:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government bought interim Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) assurance services for local authorities. The requirement covers information technology services supporting assurance against the CAF, a framework used to assess and improve cyber security arrangements. The procurement is for services delivered in relation to local authorities; the contracting authority is based in London. The awarded supplier is Bridewell Consulting Limited, a large Reading-based consultancy. The requirement is relevant to cyber security assurance providers with the capability to assess organisations against the CAF and provide assurance suitable for local government bodies.

The procurement is complete and was awarded through a direct award below the threshold, without competition. One lot was completed, and Bridewell Consulting Limited was selected on 23 January 2026. The contract was signed on 23 January 2026 and runs from 26 January 2026 to 25 January 2027. Its value is £112,514.16 excluding VAT, or £135,017 including VAT. The award covers information technology services. The procurement used a short-term interim arrangement for CAF assurance for local authorities. The contract remains active, and the published contract value was amended because the wrong value had originally been reported.

This award demonstrates demand from central government for specialist cyber assurance supporting local authorities, delivered through an interim arrangement and a direct award route. A competitor seeking similar work would need demonstrable expertise in the Cyber Assessment Framework, cyber security assessment and assurance, and the ability to apply that expertise consistently across local government organisations. Credibility is likely to depend on experienced assessors, robust evidence-based reporting, clear communication with public sector stakeholders and sufficient capacity to support multiple authorities. Familiarity with central-government procurement requirements and the governance, risk and accountability environment of local authorities would also strengthen a supplier’s position when comparable assurance requirements return to market.

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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/083992-2026
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
£112,514 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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 & 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
Postcode Area
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 Limited

Further Information

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