You supply to the MOD or a prime contractor — BAE Systems, Babcock, QinetiQ, Leonardo, Rolls-Royce or similar
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Your contract mentions DCC, DefStan 05-138, or a Cyber Risk Profile — or you know it will
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You want to bid for MOD contracts — DCC is now the baseline requirement, replacing older self-assessment models
If any of these apply, keep reading. If you're not sure, book a free call — we'll tell you in 15 minutes.
What we certify
CE to DCC — one journey, one CB.
Most CBs make you manage CE and DCC separately. Idela handles both, because DCC requires a valid CE certificate as its foundation.
Most popular
DCC Level 0 · Best place to start
CE + DCC Level 0 Bundle
The complete entry route for organisations new to the MOD supply chain. Cyber Essentials plus DCC Level 0 in a single engagement — two certificates, one assessor, no duplication.
From£995+VAT
Micro organisations. Small from £1,295 · Medium from £1,695
Valid Cyber Essentials certificate (1 year)
DCC Level 0 certificate (3 years)
Readiness check included — no surprise failures
Fast track available for CE-certified organisations
Standard for most
DCC Level 1
CE + DCC Level 1
101 controls. Required for most standard MOD contracts, IT suppliers, consultancies, and professional services firms in the defence supply chain.
From£3,500+VAT
Micro organisations. Small from £5,500 · Staged delivery with exit points.
Scoping confirmation and readiness check
Theoretical scoring — evidence review
Practical scoring — remote verification
DCC Level 1 certificate (3 years)
Cyber Essentials
Cyber Essentials
The government-backed baseline for public sector tenders, supply chain onboarding, and cyber insurance. Annual renewal required.
From£450+VAT
Micro organisations. Small from £750 · All sizes.
Readiness assessment included
Certificate issued by IASME
Annual renewal support
All prices ex-VAT. DCC L2/L3 requires CE Plus — we'll refer you to a CE+ provider and coordinate. Not sure which level you need? Use the assessment tool below.