Award

Security and Information Risk Advisor (SIRA) services

SINGLE SOURCE REGULATIONS OFFICE

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Award

20 Apr 2026 at 17:14

TenderUpdate

18 Feb 2026 at 18:21

TenderUpdate

11 Feb 2026 at 16:37

TenderUpdate

21 Jan 2026 at 16:07

Tender

07 Jan 2026 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the provision of Security and Information Risk Advisor (SIRA) services has recently been concluded. The Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO), a central government public authority located at 100 Parliament Street, London, hosted this procurement under an open competition below threshold. This contract was awarded to HAMPDEN CONSULTANCY GROUP LTD on 30th March 2026, with a contract period starting on 1st May 2026 and potentially extending until 30th April 2031. The procurement was initiated in January 2026 and progressed through stages including tender notices and amendments, culminating in the award stage. The contract is aimed at supporting SSRO's role in managing security risks in alignment with UK Government policies, particularly relevant in the military equipment sector.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SME firms specialising in IT consulting, software development, and information risk management. With an emphasis on both quality and price, businesses capable of delivering high-quality advisory services within the competitive pricing structure will find this a rewarding opportunity. Given the critical nature of security services required by the SSRO, firms with expertise in delivering government-standard information assurance are best suited to compete, providing them with an avenue to expand their portfolio within the public sector, particularly concerning military-oriented government contracts. Such engagements can enhance visibility and pave the way for future government collaborations.

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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 a 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060122
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035840-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£92,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SINGLE SOURCE REGULATIONS OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAMPDEN CONSULTANCY GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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