Accreditation / PQ register

Cyber Essentials

Accreditation / PQ registerUK-widePaid - annual, from a few hundred pounds; Plus requires an audit

Also known as CE, Cyber Essentials Plus.

The government-backed cyber baseline. Mandatory for central government contracts handling personal or sensitive data.

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Who uses it

Central government, MOD supply chain, NHS, increasingly local government.

Getting registered

Self-assessment through a certification body for basic; independent technical audit for Plus.

Watch out for

Annual expiry, and a lapsed certificate is an instant fail on many bids. Renewal takes weeks if remediation is needed.

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At a glance

Run by: NCSC / IASME
Type: Accreditation / PQ register
Covers: UK-wide
Sectors: All
Cost: Paid - annual, from a few hundred pounds; Plus requires an audit
Website: ncsc.gov.uk

Last reviewed 2026-09-14. Something wrong on this page?

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