Guidance

The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 16 (Security)

Security requirements for the Mid-Tier Contract. Optional Schedules for different procurement scenarios.

• From: Cabinet Office and Government Legal Department
• Published: 16 December 2019
• Last updated: 1 September 2025 — See all updates

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The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 16 (Security – Buyer-led Assurance)

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The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 16 (Security – Supplier-led Assurance )

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The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 16 (Security – Consultancy )

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The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 16 (Security – Consultancy )

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The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 16 (Security – Development )

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The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 16 (Security – Development )

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The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 16 (Security – Short Form )

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Details

These Mid-Tier Contract schedules explain what the supplier must do to ensure that your data and deliverables are kept secure. There are 5 schedules to choose from. See the Government Security Group website for guidance.

Published 16 December 2019

Last updated 1 September 2025 + show all updates

1. 1 September 2025

   Updated with the Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 16 (Security-led Assurance) version 1.3A

2. 21 February 2025

   Added the following docs: he Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 16 (Security – Supplier-led Assurance ) The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 16 (Security – Consultancy ) The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 16 (Security – Development ) The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 16 (Security – Short Form ) The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 16 (Security – Buyer-led Assurance)

3. 1 August 2023

   Updated with The Mid-Tier Contract - Schedule 16 (Security) version 1.2

4. 12 April 2022

   Updated to reflect version 1.1 of the Mid-Tier Contract.

5. 16 December 2019

   First published.