Tender

Security and Information Risk Advisor (SIRA) services

SINGLE SOURCE REGULATIONS OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

07 Jan 2026 at 14:19

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

07 Jan 2026 at 09:09

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO), a central government public authority based in London, is actively seeking to appoint a provider for Security and Information Risk Advisor (SIRA) services. This procurement process, initiated on 7th January 2026, focuses on providing expert advice consistent with the UK Government's information assurance policy. The services fall under the IT consultancy and support category and encompass a contract value of £120,000, with a gross estimated amount of £144,000. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 26th March 2026 and end on 25th March 2029, with an option for two additional one-year extensions. The procurement follows an open procedure below the threshold and is currently at the tender stage with a submission deadline on 11th February 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in IT services, particularly those with expertise in security and information risk management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver high-quality advisory services aligning with the specific requirements of non-departmental public bodies will find this opportunity particularly attractive. The SSRO encourages potential bidders to submit tenders based on a Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) basis, with an award criteria focusing 60% on quality and 40% on price. This opportunity provides a platform for businesses to expand their operations and enhance their reputation by working closely with a reputable UK government-affiliated body.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security and Information Risk Advisor (SIRA) services

Notice Description

The Defence Reform Act 2014 established the Single Source Regulations Office ("SSRO") as an independent regulator of the UK Government's procurement of single source military equipment and services. The SSRO is the custodian of the single source procurement framework and has several functions under the Act and the Single Source Contract Regulations 2014. The SSRO is seeking to appoint a provider of Security and Information Risk Advisor (SIRA) services to deliver expert advice on the management of security and information risk, consistent with the UK Government's information assurance policy and other sector specific guidance, with particular emphasis on the specific requirements of the Single Source Regulations Office as non-departmental public body sponsored by the Ministry of Defence(MOD).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option of up to two extensions of 12 months each at the SSRO's sole discretion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06008b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001110-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SINGLE SOURCE REGULATIONS OFFICE
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ssro.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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