Independant GovAssure Assessment review
OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS · awarded 20 January 2026 · delivered in England
Who
| Buyer | OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS MANCHESTER |
|---|---|
| Supplier |
Amethyst Risk Management Ltd |
| Category | services |
| Classification | Information technology requirements review services CPV 72223000 |
| Notice published | 21 January 2026 |
What it is for
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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