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title: "Independant GovAssure Assessment review"
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# Independant GovAssure Assessment review

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9bdc446-7fc9-43e5-8fca-0229affcc9cc

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Independent GovAssure Assessment Review" was conducted by the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) in England. This contract, which falls under the Information Technology requirements review services category, is part of the broader GovAssure programme. The procurement followed a selective method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, specifically the CCS Cyber Security Services 3 DPS. The tender reached the award stage on 20th January 2026, with the contract starting on 26th January 2026 and ending on 31st March 2026. The contract value was £18,030, and the contract was awarded to Amethyst Risk Management Ltd.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in cyber security and IT consultancy services. Companies with expertise in assessing cyber security postures and aligning them with the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) would find this project particularly beneficial. The procurement process was open to SMEs, making it an attractive option for smaller businesses looking to expand their service offerings in the public sector. With the demand for specialised IT reviews on the rise, participating in such tenders can enhance a company's portfolio and open doors to future government contracts.

## Notice

The GovAssure programme mandates that government departments undergo independent assessments of their cyber security posture against the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF). This contract is to appoint a supplier to undertake an independent GovAssure assessment review. These services are required to ensure that Ofsted meets its obligations under the Cabinet Office's GovAssure cyber security assurance regime. This opportunity was awarded via the CCS Cyber Security Services 3 DPS (CSS3)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99f982f8-e8fb-467b-91f4-893ec20d505a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,030 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,030 |
| 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 | OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| 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 | AMETHYST RISK MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72223000 - Information technology requirements review services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2026 at 10:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99f982f8-e8fb-467b-91f4-893ec20d505a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99f982f8-e8fb-467b-91f4-893ec20d505a
  21st January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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