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title: "Assurance of DCMS GovAssure Cyber Assessment Framework"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT"
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# Assurance of DCMS GovAssure Cyber Assessment Framework

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27525732-f512-4613-960e-c61c6b11e2c4

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), located at 100 Parliament Street, London, has completed the procurement process for the assurance of the DCMS GovAssure Cyber Assessment Framework. This contract falls under the industry category of business services, specifically catering to law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security services. Utilising a selective procurement method by calling off a framework agreement, the process reached the award stage, concluding with the procurement of services valued at GBP 15,800. The relevant tender period ended on 4 March 2026, with the contract period spanning from 11 March 2026 to 30 April 2026.

This procurement presents strategic opportunities for businesses in the consulting and cyber security sectors, especially those equipped to offer reassurance in compliance and assessment frameworks. Given the suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, as outlined in the tender, businesses of varying sizes and structures have the potential to thrive by engaging in such assurance processes. The contract was awarded to the large-scale business Amethyst Risk Management Limited, indicating a favourable landscape for established firms in the field of risk management and cyber security assurance. Other businesses can explore partnerships and direct service offerings aligning with such governmental contracts to foster growth within this domain.

## Notice

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to independently assure a cyber security assurance process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83fa37b0-f212-41d0-9044-3717cb5ddcf4 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,800 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AMETHYST RISK MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 11:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83fa37b0-f212-41d0-9044-3717cb5ddcf4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83fa37b0-f212-41d0-9044-3717cb5ddcf4
  24th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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