Northgate Compliance

Process

How we work

Every engagement follows the same five steps. From the first conversation to your handover, you'll know what's happening, when, and what comes next - no chasing, no jargon, no surprises.

01

Discovery call

Free, 30 minutes

Start with a free 30-minute conversation. We'll listen to where you are, what's prompting the question - a customer asking for Cyber Essentials, an NHS contract requiring the DSP Toolkit, a board question about GDPR - and what good looks like for you. By the end of the call you'll know whether we're a good fit and what we'd recommend you do next. No obligation to engage us afterwards.

02

Fixed-price proposal

Within one working day

Once we've understood your situation, you'll receive a written proposal within one working day. It sets out the scope, the fixed price, the timeline, and what's included - and what isn't. Nothing hidden in the small print. Read it at your own pace, ask any questions, and only commit when you're ready.

03

Kickoff

Within one week of sign-off

Once you've signed the proposal, we'll be in touch within a week to kick off. You'll receive a short list of what we need from you to get started - usually a few details about your IT setup and a single point of contact for the engagement. We agree a target completion date together and get to work.

04

The work

Weekly progress updates

You won't have to chase us. Every week, you'll receive a short progress update - what's done, what's next, and anything we need from you. Most clients carry on running their business while we handle the work behind the scenes; we'll only get in touch when there's something we genuinely need from your side.

05

Handover

And what's next

When the work is complete, we'll hand over a clear summary of what's been done, the controls in place, and your certification (where applicable - including the IASME Cyber Liability Insurance that comes with Cyber Essentials for UK organisations under £20m turnover). We'll also talk through your options for staying compliant - annual renewals or a monthly retainer - with no pressure either way.

Ready to talk?

Book a free 30-minute discovery call. We'll listen first and only suggest a proposal if it makes sense for you.