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title: "Homes England - Independent Assessor for GovAssure"
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buyer: "HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)"
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# Homes England - Independent Assessor for GovAssure

Buyer: HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b970291-a98c-4e56-90e2-957d38252982

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## Summary

Homes England, the buyer also known as the Homes and Communities Agency, has completed the procurement process for the project titled "Homes England - Independent Assessor for GovAssure." The contract, awarded on 21st January 2026, focuses on IT services, particularly consulting, software development, Internet and support, under the CPV classification 72000000. The project location is in England, United Kingdom, and was carried out using a selective procurement method known as the Restricted procedure, as part of the CCS Cyber Security Services 3 DPS (RM3764.3). The contract period commenced on 2nd February 2026 and runs until 31st March 2030. The total contract value is £200,000, and it follows an award stage as of the latest update.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those focusing on cybersecurity and assurance services. It requires expertise in systems assessment and compliance with the Cyber Assessment Framework. Companies with SC clearance and a keen understanding of confidentiality in government projects would be well-positioned to compete. With its open suitability for SMEs and social enterprises (VCSEs), the tender provides a range of business growth opportunities, particularly for firms looking to secure high-value contracts with the UK government. The procurement process highlights that Homes England sought a supplier to validate self-assessment and produce comprehensive reports, roles that align well with experienced firms in this domain.

## Notice

Homes England requires an independent assurance review under GovAssure for its critical system, Microsoft 365 Copilot, against the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) Baseline profile. The supplier will validate the self-assessment, review evidence, conduct interviews, and produce an Independent Assurance Review Report (IARR) via WebCAF. Mandatory requirements include SC clearance and adherence to Homes England confidentiality policies. Procured via CCS Cyber Security Services 3 DPS (RM3764.3).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40d4cfb8-ffd5-492a-a35d-79d79f0cd534 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY) |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE4 5BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Arthur's Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| 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 | NCC GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 10:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40d4cfb8-ffd5-492a-a35d-79d79f0cd534

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40d4cfb8-ffd5-492a-a35d-79d79f0cd534
  5th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england

## Provenance

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