As we approach the end of the year, many businesses are reviewing contracts, renewals and compliance requirements for 2026.

Cyber Essentials is increasingly coming up, and not just as a “nice-to-have.” For many businesses, it’s now required to:

- win new work
- renew existing contracts
- meet cyber insurance and supplier requirements

We’re seeing it written into tenders, onboarding checks, and contract renewals. This is particularly relevant for SMEs, professional services, construction and engineering firms, or any business bidding for contracts, working with larger organisations, or supplying the public sector. 

What often catches businesses out is the assumption that Cyber Essentials is just a form to complete. In reality, you’re being asked to evidence how your devices, networks and users are actually secured day to day, from patching and firewalls to access controls and MFA.

How we help

We provide a fully managed Cyber Essentials service. That means:

- a readiness assessment to understand where you are today
- clear guidance and hands-on support to close any gaps
- implementation of the required security controls
- submission handling and ongoing compliance support

Starting the process now means you’ll be ready for contracts, tenders, and insurance requirements in 2026 without last-minute stress.
If Cyber Essentials has come up for your business, or you're unsure where you stand, we’re always happy to talk it through.