---
title: "Global Risk and Response (GRR) Open-source Provider"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06864e"
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# Global Risk and Response (GRR) Open-source Provider

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06864e

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059613-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Jul 2026 - 20 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2028-02-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £207,000 |
| Lots value | £207,000 |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SORA RISK SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 16:37 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059613-2026
- 20 Apr 2026 at 12:36 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035624-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059613-2026
  24th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035624-2026
  20th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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