Homes England (the name adopted by the Homes and Communities Agency)
Buyer Name: Homes England (the name adopted by the Homes and Communities Agency)
Buyer Address: The Lumen, St James Boulevard, Newcastle Helix, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5BZ, England
Contact Name: Shaun Naylor
Contact Email: shaun.naylor@homesengland.gov.uk
Contact Telephone: +44 3001234500
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).
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