Tender

Global Risk and Response (GRR) Open-source Provider

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Tender

20 Apr 2026 at 12:36

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport is inviting tenders for the provision of open-source information services aimed at enhancing the advice given to UK aircraft operators concerning overseas threats and risks. This procurement, titled "Global Risk and Response (GRR) Open-source Provider," falls under the services category, specifically market research services. It is located in London, and the procurement process is in the tender stage with submissions due by 19th May 2026. The tender requires electronic submission through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and includes an assessment period ending on 2nd June 2026. The open procedure method is being used, and the contract is valued at a gross amount of £248,400.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in market research services, particularly those with capabilities in providing timely and reliable information. The procurement process is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises due to its scope for competitive tendering based on quality and pricing. Suppliers can benefit from establishing a partnership with a central government authority, encouraging potential growth and expansion. Businesses equipped to deliver aviation security assessments and open-source intelligence will find this contract particularly beneficial, with potential for renewal based on performance, providing a sustainable growth trajectory over the contract period.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06864e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035624-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Jun 2026 - 18 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2028-02-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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