Regulator profile
Cabinet Office
Cabinet Office (Civil Contingencies Secretariat)
Policy Department3 areas of regulation · 6 official guidance documents · 1 law enforced · UK-wide
What Cabinet Office does
Lead government department for civil-contingencies and emergency preparedness policy under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. Issues statutory guidance to Category 1 and 2 responders (local authorities, emergency services, NHS, utilities) on risk assessment, business continuity, warning and informing the public, and cooperation.
Additional information
Not an enforcement regulator — duties on responders enforced through judicial review and statutory scrutiny. Home to PRU (procurement) and Government Commercial Function.
Contact Cabinet Office
Types of regulation
Official guidance from Cabinet Office
Curated guidance documents to help you understand your obligations.
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Common Travel Area guidance
Publication
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Contracts Finder
Detailed Guidance
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Find a Tender
Detailed Guidance
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Moving goods into, out of, or through Northern Ireland (GOV.UK)
Detailed Guidance
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PPN 002: Social Value Model
Publication
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Procurement Act 2023 - Time Periods Guidance
Publication
Legal framework
Legislation that Cabinet Office directly enforces.
Secondary legislation
- Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations 2018 UK Statutory Instrument 2018
Related legislation
Legislation connected to Cabinet Office's remit but not directly enforced — establishing Acts, amendments, referenced legislation, and context.
Administered / monitored
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Civil Contingencies Act 2004
UK Act of Parliament 2004
Coverage area
UK-wide