"This assessment has been designed to enable Government Departments to gain a level of assurance from their suppliers and service providers with regard to the security of our assets throughout the lifetime of your contract and potentially beyond.
The Security Policy Framework (SPF) describes the security controls to be applied to UK Government assets. It focuses on security outcomes that are necessary to achieve a proportionate and risk managed approach to security that enables government business to function effectively, safely and securely. As a supplier or service provider to Government you should be aware that there will be security controls listed in the SPF that you need to apply in order to provide us with the assurance we require to continue to share our assets with you. These will be spelt out in your contractual terms and conditions.
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