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title: "Gov Assure - cyber assurance review"
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# Gov Assure - cyber assurance review

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6737474-7f8b-4e56-ac90-6846c6d7ec53

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## Summary

The recent award for the "Gov Assure - cyber assurance review" contract was concluded by UK Research and Innovation, facilitated through UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS). Operating under the Cyber Security Services 3 RM3764.3 framework, this procurement process utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £18,300 GBP, is focused on "System quality assurance assessment and review services" in the services category. The procurement process reached the award stage, with the notice published on 3rd March 2026. The contract period began on 24th February 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. The project is centred in Swindon, England, with delivery expected at SN2 1FL.

This tender provides significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with specialisation in cyber assurance, opening pathways to deliver critical services within the public sector. Companies looking to expand in the digital assurance domain can leverage such contracts within established government frameworks. Actica Consulting Limited, an SME based in Guildford, has successfully secured this contract, exemplifying the potential for similar organisations to gain traction in the industry. By engaging in these tenders, businesses can build their portfolio and reputation within government circles, ultimately fostering growth and increased competitive presence.

## Notice

***This is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the provision of GovAssure - cyber assurance review. This procurement has been concluded via a further competition under the CCS framework Cyber Security Services 3 RM3764.3.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f716cc32-d3ff-47c1-9740-2f9bc2251524 |
| 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 | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,300 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f716cc32-d3ff-47c1-9740-2f9bc2251524

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f716cc32-d3ff-47c1-9740-2f9bc2251524
  3rd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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