ISO 27001 · NHS DSPT · Cyber Essentials — Compliance-Led Security

Win Bigger Contracts. Remove Vendor Friction.

Without ISO 27001 or NHS DSPT, you're automatically disqualified from six-figure public sector and enterprise contracts. UrbanIQ delivers the compliance credentials and continuous security that gets you on the approved vendor list.

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ISO 27001 Pathway
NHS DSPT Ready
Cyber Essentials
GDPR Compliant
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£250K+
Avg. Contract Value Unlocked
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ISO 27001
Certification Pathway Included
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NHS DSPT
Assessment-Ready from Day One
6 Weeks
To Compliance-Ready Posture
The Hidden Cost

Without Compliance, You're Locked Out of the Contracts You Want.

It's not just about avoiding fines. Non-compliance means automatic disqualification from the tenders that would grow your business.

Clients Are Running Security Checks On You

Enterprise buyers and procurement teams now run vendor due diligence as standard. If you can't provide a current ISO 27001 certificate or NHS DSPT submission, you're screened out — often before your proposal is even read.

73%
of enterprise buyers require ISO 27001 or equivalent before awarding contracts

No Certification = Automatic Disqualification

Public sector and NHS tenders have hard compliance requirements — ISO 27001, NHS DSPT, Cyber Essentials. Without them, the procurement portal rejects your bid automatically. It doesn't matter how good your service is.

£250K+
average value of public sector contracts requiring ISO 27001 or NHS DSPT

Every Month Without It Costs You Bids

Compliance takes time to achieve — and every month you delay is another tender cycle missed. SMEs that get compliant report winning contracts within 90 days. The question isn't whether it's worth it. It's how much longer you can afford to wait.

12 months
average time SMEs lose bidding on enterprise contracts before getting compliant

The solution isn't hiring a compliance team. It's becoming certifiable — fast.

The Solution

Introducing UrbanIQ Cyber Command™

Compliance is the front door to bigger contracts. Our SOC-lite monitoring engine is what keeps it open — continuously generating the evidence, controls, and audit trails that procurement teams demand.

Think of it as your Compliance-Led Cyber Command Centre — without the overhead.

Compliance Tracking

Your route to ISO 27001, NHS DSPT, and Cyber Essentials — tracked, evidenced, and maintained continuously. We close the gaps that currently bar you from enterprise and public sector tenders.

Tender-ready compliance posture

24/7 SOC-Lite Monitoring

The continuous monitoring engine that generates the security evidence your auditors and procurement teams require. Our SOC-lite function watches your systems around the clock — keeping your compliance posture live, not just documented.

Continuous compliance evidence

Board-Level Cyber Risk Reports

Monthly executive reporting that translates technical risk into business language. Your leadership team stays informed, confident, and accountable.

Full board-level accountability

Incident Response Readiness

Playbooks, escalation paths, and expert support — pre-built and ready before you need them. When incidents occur, response is measured in hours, not days.

Sub-4h response capability

Security Hardening Roadmap

A prioritised, actionable plan to reduce your attack surface. No guesswork — just a clear path from vulnerable to resilient, tracked month over month.

Measurable risk reduction

Executive Advisory Access

Direct access to senior cyber advisors for strategic guidance, vendor evaluation, and high-stakes decisions. Your virtual CISO, without the executive salary.

Senior expertise on-demand

Ready to see what UrbanIQ Cyber Command™ would mean for your business?

Get a free 15-minute Cyber Risk Snapshot — no commitment, no technical jargon.

What You Get

Tangible Results. Measurable Outcomes.

UrbanIQ Cyber Command™ is built for businesses that want to grow — and need compliance credentials to do it.

01

Compliance Credentials That Win Contracts

You'll hold the certifications — ISO 27001, NHS DSPT, Cyber Essentials — that procurement teams require. Stop being disqualified before the bid even opens. Start appearing on approved vendor lists.

Unlock six-figure tenders.
02

Audit-Ready for Any Client or Regulator

Your compliance documentation, evidence logs, and control frameworks are maintained continuously — so when an auditor, enterprise client, or procurement portal asks, you're already prepared.

Pass audits and vendor checks.
03

Faster Incident Response

If something does go wrong, a practiced response plan kicks in immediately. We reduce your mean time to respond from days to hours — limiting damage and cost.

Measured in hours, not days.
04

Significantly Reduced Breach Likelihood

With continuous hardening, vulnerability management, and proactive threat detection, the odds of a successful attack are dramatically lower than an unprotected business.

Proactive, not reactive.
05

Board-Level Accountability

Monthly reporting gives leadership the visibility they need to make informed decisions — and the documented evidence to show regulators, insurers, and clients.

Credibility at every level.
Proof of Results

Real Outcomes. Anonymised. Verified.

Our results speak in business language: vulnerabilities reduced, audits passed, incidents contained.

Legal | 45 fee-earners | Leeds
A 45-fee-earner conveyancing firm in Leeds processing £50M in annual property transactions

214 Vulnerabilities Found. 65% Remediated in 30 Days.

After a near-miss conveyancing fraud attempt flagged by a vigilant client, the firm's Managing Partner commissioned a full assessment. Our first scan identified 214 unpatched vulnerabilities across their case management system, email infrastructure, and remote working endpoints. Within 30 days of our Cyber Command engagement, 65% were remediated with a prioritised roadmap in place for the remainder.

214
Vulnerabilities Found
65%
Remediated in 30 Days
72h
Time to First Report

"We had no idea how exposed our client accounts were. UrbanIQ gave us clarity and a clear path forward within days — and our PI insurer reduced our premium at renewal."

Managing Partner, Conveyancing Firm, Leeds
Healthcare | 12 sites | West Midlands
A 12-site domiciliary care provider in the West Midlands supporting 340 NHS-funded service users

Passed NHS DSPT at "Standards Met". Zero Critical Findings.

The provider had submitted their DSPT at "Approaching Standards" for two consecutive years — placing their NHS framework contract at risk. An internal review identified 28 open gaps across data security policy, staff training completion, and system access controls. We deployed our Compliance Tracking function immediately, closing all 28 gaps before the submission deadline. The third submission achieved "Standards Met" with zero critical findings.

28
Gaps Closed
0
Critical Findings
Standards Met
DSPT Status

"We'd have lost a six-figure NHS contract without UrbanIQ. They made compliance feel manageable for the first time — and we've been Standards Met ever since."

Operations Director, Domiciliary Care Provider, West Midlands
Financial Services | 23 staff | Manchester
A 23-person IFA practice in Manchester managing £180M AUM across 800+ client portfolios

Ransomware Precursor Contained in Under 4 Hours. Zero Business Disruption.

The firm experienced a suspected ransomware precursor event at 2:17am on a Tuesday. Our 24/7 SOC-lite monitoring flagged the anomaly within 8 minutes. Incident response was initiated, lateral movement was blocked across all client-facing systems, and the practice's infrastructure was secured and verified — all before the first advisor arrived at the office that morning.

8 min
Detection Time
< 4h
Full Containment
Zero
Business Disruption

"Without UrbanIQ, we'd have woken up to a catastrophic breach affecting 800 client portfolios. Instead, we found a resolved incident report on our desk."

Managing Director, IFA Practice, Manchester
How It Works

Simple. Systematic. Continuously Effective.

Getting started with UrbanIQ Cyber Command™ follows a clear, structured process — designed to deliver results fast.

Step 01
Assess

Understand Your True Risk Exposure

We start with a comprehensive Cyber Risk Assessment — mapping your assets, identifying vulnerabilities, reviewing your current controls, and benchmarking your compliance posture against relevant frameworks. You'll have a clear picture of where you stand within 72 hours.

What you get
  • Full asset inventory
  • Vulnerability assessment report
  • Compliance gap analysis
  • Risk priority matrix
Step 02
Secure

Harden, Protect, and Monitor

Based on your risk profile, we deploy tailored security controls, configure monitoring across your environment, and begin continuous threat detection. Compliance gaps are closed systematically. Your security posture improves from day one.

What you get
  • Security hardening roadmap deployed
  • Monitoring and alerting active
  • Compliance controls implemented
  • Incident response playbooks ready
Step 03
Maintain

Stay Secure as Your Business Evolves

Cybersecurity is not a one-time project — and neither is our engagement. Monthly reporting, continuous monitoring, regular hardening reviews, and board-level updates ensure you remain protected as threats evolve and your business grows.

What you get
  • Monthly board cyber risk reports
  • Ongoing vulnerability management
  • Continuous compliance tracking
  • Quarterly strategic advisory sessions
Who This Is For

Built for the People Who Own This Problem.

We work with specific decision-makers in regulated sectors — the people whose name is on the compliance risk, the contract, and the regulator's letter.

Legal

SRA · ICO · Cyber Essentials
  • Managing PartnerAccountable for SRA compliance and firm risk
  • Practice ManagerOperational owner of security and process controls
  • Head of Compliance (COLP)Regulatory reporting and audit evidence
  • Operations DirectorIT infrastructure and supplier risk
  • Finance DirectorClient money security and PI insurance
See the Legal sector page

Financial Services

FCA · DORA · PCI-DSS
  • Chief Financial OfficerRegulatory reporting and institutional client risk
  • Compliance DirectorFCA obligations, PS21/3, and DORA readiness
  • Operations DirectorBusiness continuity and ICT resilience
  • Risk ManagerThird-party and cyber risk documentation
  • IT ManagerTechnical controls and incident response
See the Financial Services sector page

Healthcare

NHS DSPT · CQC · ISO 27001
  • CEO / Managing DirectorAccountable for CQC registration and NHS contracts
  • Head of Information GovernanceDSPT submission and staff training records
  • CQC Registered ManagerInspection readiness and "Well-Led" evidence
  • Operations DirectorMulti-site controls and incident response
  • Data Protection OfficerICO obligations and breach reporting
See the Healthcare sector page

Not the Right Fit If…

Businesses looking for a one-off security fix
Organisations where cybersecurity "isn't a priority right now"
Large enterprises with a full in-house SOC
Companies seeking the cheapest possible solution

We choose to work with businesses that view cybersecurity as a strategic investment, not an afterthought. This ensures we deliver results that genuinely matter.

Transparent Pricing

Investment in Resilience. Not Just Security.

Predictable monthly pricing. No surprises. Cancel anytime. Compare what you'd spend on a single data breach — then compare it to this.

Starter

Your first line of cyber defence.

£500/month

Built for small businesses taking cybersecurity seriously for the first time.

  • Monthly vulnerability scan & report
  • Basic compliance gap analysis (GDPR)
  • Security hardening recommendations
  • Email threat monitoring
  • Monthly security summary report
  • Email advisory support
Get Started
Most Popular

Growth

Full cyber resilience, minus the team.

£1,000/month

Our most popular plan — designed for ambitious SMEs with real compliance demands.

  • Everything in Starter, plus:
  • 24/7 threat monitoring (SOC-lite)
  • Monthly board-level cyber risk report
  • GDPR + Cyber Essentials compliance tracking
  • Incident response playbooks & support
  • Quarterly security strategy review
  • Executive advisory access (2h/month)
Start With Growth
Enterprise-Ready

Advanced

Enterprise-grade, SME-priced.

£2,500+/month

For regulated organisations requiring comprehensive coverage and dedicated advisory.

  • Everything in Growth, plus:
  • Full ISO 27001 & NHS DSPT compliance tracking
  • Penetration testing (annual)
  • Dedicated virtual CISO
  • Weekly board reporting
  • Staff phishing simulation training
  • Custom incident response retainer
  • Priority escalation & response
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Know Your Score.
Win Bigger Contracts.

Stop guessing at your security posture. The Cyber Compliance Scorecard reveals your exact gaps, what they're costing you, and the fastest route to fixing them.

01

Take the Free Scorecard

Answer 10 questions about your business. Takes ~3 minutes. No technical knowledge required.

02

Get Your Instant Risk Score

Receive your risk score (0–100), a breakdown of every gap, and your top 3 priority actions — immediately.

03

Book Your 15-Minute Review

A senior UrbanIQ advisor walks you through your results and builds your personalised remediation roadmap.

Find Out Exactly What Your Security PostureIs Costing You.

The scorecard is free, takes 3 minutes, and immediately outputs your risk score alongside the specific gaps that are blocking contracts and exposing you to regulatory action.

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