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title: "Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) Assurance"
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# Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) Assurance

Buyer: MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2d50584c-c67b-478f-86c2-878bdf862320

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## Summary

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government undertook a procurement process titled "Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) Assurance," classified under information technology services within England, United Kingdom. This process was part of a selective procurement method as a call-off from the Government Commercial Agency's G-Cloud 14 framework. The procurement stage reached award status on 20 April 2026, following the contract period from 13 April 2026 to 12 April 2027. The total value of the award stands at £4,500,000, with an initial minimum value estimated at £800,000. The initiative involves independent assurance reviews of Local Authorities' self-assessments against the National Cyber Security Centre's Cyber Assessment Framework, providing both guidance and review of evidence obtained during self-assessments.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in information technology and consulting services. Businesses with experience in cybersecurity frameworks and audit processes are highly suitable to engage with this contract, potentially leading to long-term partnerships with local councils and government departments. Logiq Consulting Limited was selected as the supplier, highlighting the potential for a diverse range of SMEs to benefit from such contracts. As this initiative also leaves the option to commission similar assurance work at departmental discretion, there is scope for further engagements and expansion within the sector.

## Notice

Provision of independent assurance reviews of Local Authority's self-assessments against the National Cyber Security Centre's Cyber Assessment Framework. The Supplier shall: * Work with the Buyer (MHCLG) and councils to schedule councils who are ready for have their CAF self-assessment assured for an engagement. This will include attending an onboarding meeting(s) and engaging with the council to ensure they are on track. * In some cases, the supplier may be required to provide additional guidance to councils who are undertaking a CAF assessment for the first time, to help them understand the process and the evidence required. * Complete an independent assurance review of council's self-assessments against the CAF for local government profile. * Access to evidence and information references in the self-assessment. * Hold interviews with key stakeholders to help complete an independent assurance review. * The finalisation of an assured workbook in accordance with a template provided by the Buyer. Councils will then use this to finalise the Improvement and Implementation Plan they will formally submit to the Buyer. * The Buyer reserves the right to commission the Supplier to carry out similar assurance work for the Department where there is a requirement to do so. Additional information: This is a call-off from the Government Commercial Agency G-Cloud 14 framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/469961cd-ecf5-40b6-81bb-ce896d9b34d3 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,500,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LOGIQ CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 08:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/469961cd-ecf5-40b6-81bb-ce896d9b34d3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/469961cd-ecf5-40b6-81bb-ce896d9b34d3
  20th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a66c49fc-d154-4387-b10e-9f41cf0dc775
  Copy of final Call-Off Contract.

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