Tender

Security and Information Risk Advisor (SIRA) services

SINGLE SOURCE REGULATIONS OFFICE

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Tender

07 Jan 2026 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Single Source Regulations Office, a central government public authority located in London, is currently progressing through the tender stage of procuring Security and Information Risk Advisor (SIRA) services. This procurement seeks expert advice for managing security and information risk in accordance with UK Government's information assurance policy, with a special focus on the Single Source Regulations Office's requirements as a non-departmental public body under the Ministry of Defence. The procurement is conducted via an open competition method and is categorized under IT services, including consulting, software development, and Internet support. Relevant deadlines include an enquiry period ending on 20th January 2026 and a tender submission deadline of 11th February 2026, with services expected to commence on 26th March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in security and risk management, particularly those experienced in public sector and government contracts. The contract, valued at £144,000, favours small and medium-sized enterprises and will be awarded based on a combination of quality and price, with quality carrying a 60% weight in the scoring. Potential suppliers adept at delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions in line with government compliance frameworks will find this opportunity beneficial for growth, especially if they can navigate the specific nuances of working with a regulatory body such as the SSRO. The contract provides for potential renewals, including two 12-month extensions, enhancing the opportunity for long-term engagement.

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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 a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Ministry of Defence(MOD). Suppliers should note that the previous tender notice for this opportunity (ocds-h6vhtk-06008b) was withdrawn due to non- inclusion of the associated documents with the notice.

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-060122
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001131-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 20264 weeks to go
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
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
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

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