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Independant GovAssure Assessment review

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS

Buyer Address: Piccadilly Gate, MANCHESTER, M12WD, England

Contact Name: Info Contracts

Contact Email: info-contracts@ofsted.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: 0300 013 0102

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
18030.0 GBP
Published
21 Jan 2026, 10:37
Deadline
09 Jan 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
26 Jan 2026, 00:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2026, 22:59
Category
services
CPV
72223000 - Information technology requirements review services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Amethyst Risk Management Ltd
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

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)

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