CARE International UK invites suitably qualified and experienced firms to submit tenders for the provision of an independent IT Governance, Cybersecurity and Digital Resilience Review.
The objective of this tender is to obtain independent assurance regarding the effectiveness of CARE International UK's IT governance arrangements, cybersecurity framework, technology controls, cyber resilience capabilities and overall maturity against recognised industry standards and good practice.
CARE International UK operates primarily within a cloud-based technology environment and utilises Microsoft 365 together with a range of third-party platforms and services to support its operations, governance activities and international programme delivery. CARE International UK maintains established information security, data protection and cybersecurity controls, including Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications, together with supporting policies and procedures that will be made available to the successful supplier as appropriate.
This Invitation to Tender does not constitute a commitment to award a contract. CARE International UK reserves the right to accept or reject any tender, in whole or in part, and to discontinue the procurement process at any stage.
Submission instructions
Please download the Invitation to Tender and Annexes for the scope of work and detailed submission requirements.
Tender responses and any queries should be submitted to CIUKAudit@careinternational.org
Deadline for clarification questions: 30 September 2026, 6pm (London time)
Tender submission deadline: 9 October 2026, 6pm (London time)
Additional clarification: Insurance requirements
CARE International UK wishes to clarify that the successful supplier will be required to hold professional indemnity insurance with a minimum cover level of £1 million for the duration of the engagement.
Bidders that do not currently hold this level of cover may still submit a proposal but should confirm whether they are able to obtain the required cover prior to contract award.
Appropriate evidence of insurance may be requested as part of the evaluation process and/or prior to contract award.