Planning

Security and Information Risk Advisor (SIRA) services

SINGLE SOURCE REGULATIONS OFFICE

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Planning

18 Sep 2025 at 10:26

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO), a central government public authority located at 100 Parliament Street, London, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for Security and Information Risk Advisor (SIRA) services. This market engagement exercise, announced on 18th September 2025, is designed to gather insights from potential suppliers regarding the provision and support of SIRA services. Interested parties have until 13th October 2025 to submit their responses, with further analysis planned during November and December 2025. The Request for Information (RFI) is expected to inform the final specification and strategy for a formal tender that may follow. These services fall under the industry categories of information technology services and systems consultancy services, with delivery focused within the United Kingdom (UKI region).

This RFI presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in IT and systems consultancy, especially those with expertise in security and information risk management. The process is particularly promising for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) given the nature of the engagement and the potential for shaping future service models. Participation in this RFI provides a platform for suppliers to showcase their capabilities and establish a dialogue with the SSRO, potentially influencing the upcoming procurement approach that could result in long-term contracts. The engagement is also an excellent chance for businesses to align their offerings with the government's needs, thereby enhancing their market presence and fostering growth through public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security and Information Risk Advisor (SIRA) services

Notice Description

The Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) would like to notify you of an upcoming requirement, and by doing so we are keen to understand where the market stands in terms of the requirement below. This is a market research exercise for the supply of the SSRO's Security and Information Risk Advisor (SIRA) services. Potential Suppliers are invited to provide an overview of their systems and support services that will help inform and shape the SSRO's specification. Through this Request for Information (RFI), the SSRO wishes to fully understand the market interest in delivering these services and the potential range of service models available for future delivery. The SSRO welcomes Suppliers' input into the process. This RFI will help the SSRO to refine its requirements and to consider its procurement approach for this contract. No information provided by a potential Supplier in response to this RFI will be carried forward, used, or acknowledged in any way for the purpose of evaluating the potential Supplier, in any subsequent formal procurement process.

Planning Information

The Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) would like to notify you of an upcoming requirement, and by doing so we are keen to understand where the market stands in terms of the requirement below. This is a market research exercise for the supply of the SSRO's Security and Information Risk Advisor (SIRA) services. Potential Suppliers are invited to provide an overview of their systems and support services that will help inform and shape the SSRO's specification. Through this Request for Information (RFI), the SSRO wishes to fully understand the market interest in delivering these services and the potential range of service models available for future delivery. The SSRO welcomes Suppliers' input into the process. This RFI will help the SSRO to refine its requirements and to consider its procurement approach for this contract. No information provided by a potential Supplier in response to this RFI will be carried forward, used, or acknowledged in any way for the purpose of evaluating the potential Supplier, in any subsequent formal procurement process. OUR TIMETABLE DATE ACTIVITY 18 September 2025 Publication of the RFI 2 October 2025 Publication of responses to RFI Clarification questions 13 October 2025 Closing date for submission of a RFI Response November/December 2025 Analysis of RFI responses January 2026 Confirm next steps to RFI Respondents QUESTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS Potential Suppliers may raise questions or seek clarification about any aspect of this RFI document any time before the Response Deadline. Questions and Responses must be submitted to procurement@ssro.gov.uk. Request for Information documents: Request for Information document, and for further information • Appendix 1: Provisional Specification for RFI • Appendix 2: Pricing Schedule example If your company would like to express and interest in participating in this RFI exercise, the above mentioned documents are available on request via procurement@ssro.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059cf0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057632-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

72246000 - Systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SINGLE SOURCE REGULATIONS OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ssro.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02037714774

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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