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title: "Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) Assurance for Local Authorities (Interim)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060d8c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (MCHLG)"
published: "2026-01-23"
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# Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) Assurance for Local Authorities (Interim)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (MCHLG)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060d8c

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## Summary

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MCHLG), located in London, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) Assurance for Local Authorities (Interim)." The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on information technology services. The award decision was made on 23rd January 2026, with the contract spanning from 26th January 2026 to 25th January 2027. The procurement method used was direct, executed below the threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined process. The main procurement category is services, aligning with efforts to bolster cybersecurity measures for local authorities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in providing information technology services, especially those specialising in cybersecurity. While the direct procurement process means minimal competition for the awarded contract, other businesses in the sector can identify potential demand for similar services by local authorities, indicating a growing market need. Large-scale businesses, such as Bridewell Consulting Limited, which has won the contract, are well-positioned to provide the necessary expertise and resources to fulfil such governmental and public sector requirements.

## Notice

Short-Term, Interim contract for the provision of Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) Assurance for Local Authorities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006277-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £112,515 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (MCHLG) |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 14:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006277-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006277-2026
  23rd January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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