Security and Information Risk Advisor (SIRA) services

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        "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 Suppliers should note that the previous tender notice for this opportunity (ocds-h6vhtk-06008b) was withdrawn due to non- inclusion of the associated documents with the notice.",
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                "description": "This ITT document titled: 0. SSR0-C-154 ITT SIRA_V2_18.02.26 replaces the earlier version and reflects the revised procurement timetable on page 5.",
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                "id": "005463-2026",
                "description": "SSRO is publishing the Clarification Questions and Answers following the 20/01/26 deadline for receipt of clarification questions. The Q&A document is attached in the Document section. All other previously published details about this SSRO-C-154 Security and Information Risk Advisor (SIRA) services remain unchanged"
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            {
                "id": "012591-2026",
                "description": "Bidders should note that the submission deadline has now been extended to Wednesday 11 March 2026 at 12pm. SSRO has received clarification questions and answers will be published on 18 February 2026. Apologies for any inconvenience."
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                "id": "015002-2026",
                "description": "Dear Bidder, Please note the following documents have been uploaded: 1. ITT document: 0. SSRO-C-154 ITT SIRA is replaced with 0. SSRO-C-154 ITT SIRA_V2_18.02.26 2. SSRO-C-154 Clarification Log_18.02.26 Regards SSRO Procurement"
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