Global Risk and Response (GRR) Open-source Provider

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jun 2026 at 16:37

Tender

20 Apr 2026 at 12:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Global Risk and Response (GRR) Open-source Provider" was conducted by the Department for Transport, a central government entity located in London, United Kingdom. The contract was organised under the "services" category with the aim of sourcing timely open-source information to assist UK aircraft operators. This process was completed on the 24th of June 2026, with the contract period set to commence on 21st July 2026 and potentially extendable until 2029. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, culminating in an active award to Sora Risk Solutions Limited, based in Winchester. Key milestones included the award stage and scheduled future signature date by the 6th of July 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in market research services, particularly those capable of delivering reliable information via digital platforms. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in aviation security assessments and open-source data provision could find an attractive fit, as evidenced by the three SME bids that reached the final stage. The procurement process emphasised technical quality and social value, forming 70% of the evaluation criteria, with 30% attributed to commercial pricing. Companies in the industry can leverage this opportunity to broaden their reach in central government contracting, especially those with digital solution capabilities and a focus on aviation-related services.

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Notice Title

Global Risk and Response (GRR) Open-source Provider

Notice Description

a suitable supplier for the provision of reliable, timely, open-source information that can improve the speed and accuracy of advice from the Department for Transport (DfT) to UK aircraft operators on the threats and risks they face overseas. These updates will be provided both via email and via an online portal featuring geographical maps. The supplier should also provide assessments of aviation security for specific locations on request.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: satisfactory performance and achievement of key deliverables

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06864e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059613-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£207,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£207,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
19 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
20 Jul 2026 - 20 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2028-02-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SORA RISK SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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