Cybersecurity for Public Sector Suppliers

Independent penetration testing, ISO 27001, and compliance support for organisations selling into UK and EU public sector procurement frameworks. CREST-aligned methodology, ISO 27001-aligned reporting, and the audit-ready evidence public sector buyers require.

Who we serve

For organisations selling into UK & EU public sector

Suppliers to central government, local authorities, NHS bodies, education sector, and EU-regulated public bodies face procurement scrutiny that commercial buyers rarely impose. Independent penetration testing, ISO 27001 alignment, and demonstrable security governance are the baseline for selection. We deliver the testing and evidence that procurement teams, security questionnaires, and supplier assurance reviews require.

What we deliver

Practical security work, not classified contracting

CREST-aligned penetration testing

Web application, API, infrastructure, and cloud pentests conducted to CREST methodology by senior testers. Reports formatted for the level of detail public sector procurement teams expect to see.

ISO 27001 readiness & certification support

Gap analysis, ISMS development, internal audit, and Stage 1/2 preparation. ISO 27001 certification is a common requirement for public sector supplier frameworks.

SOC 2 readiness for cloud suppliers

SaaS and cloud platforms selling into public sector often need SOC 2 Type II for enterprise buyers. We deliver readiness, scoping, and ongoing controls advisory.

Supplier questionnaire & assurance support

Help responding to security questionnaires, procurement security clauses, and third-party assurance frameworks used across public sector and regulated industries.

Incident response & forensic support

If your organisation experiences a breach affecting public sector data or systems, we provide investigation, containment, and reporting support, with formal documentation suitable for regulator notifications.

Security policy & governance advisory

Policy frameworks, security architecture review, and vCISO advisory for organisations building governance to match the maturity expected of public sector suppliers.

Honest scope

What we do not claim

We are an independent cybersecurity consultancy, not a UK government contractor with NCSC CHECK scheme accreditation, G-Cloud listing, or List X status. We do not work on classified material or undertake engagements requiring CESG/NCSC-specific clearance frameworks.

The straight answer

RedSecLabs serves public sector suppliers and organisations that need to prove their security posture to government and public sector procurement. We do not hold NCSC CHECK, G-Cloud, or List X accreditations and we do not handle classified information. If your engagement requires those schemes, we will tell you directly and refer you to firms that hold them.

Get started

Selling into UK or EU public sector?

A 30-minute scoping call covers the realistic effort, evidence requirements, and timeline for the security posture your buyers expect.

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Sector-specific risks

The threats Public Sector Suppliers firms actually face

Procurement security gates

Public sector procurement requires demonstrable security posture. Failed security reviews mean missed contracts, not just missed audits.

Supply chain scrutiny

Government primes pass down security requirements aggressively. Suppliers feel pressure even when not directly contracting with public sector.

Data residency and handling

Public sector data has strict handling requirements that commercial controls often do not address by default.

Common buying triggers

When firms in your sector engage us

  • NHS, MOJ, DWP, or local authority supplier security questionnaire
  • Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus certification
  • ISO 27001 required for procurement framework eligibility
  • Subcontractor obligations under a government prime contract
Compliance drivers

Frameworks that apply

Cyber Essentials / Cyber Essentials PlusISO 27001UK GDPRPublic sector procurement frameworks
Services for this sector

What we typically deliver

Web App Pentesting Network Pentesting ISO 27001 Certification SOC 2 Compliance Virtual CISO Incident Response
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