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Security and Information Risk Advisor (SIRA) services

Tender Overview

LOCATION

London, United Kingdom

VALUE

£144,000

DEADLINE

February 11, 2026 at 17:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

72000000

REFERENCE

005463-2026

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Original Tender 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 Suppliers should note that the previous tender notice for this opportunity (ocds-h6vhtk-06008b) was withdrawn due to non- inclusion of the associated documents with the notice.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • The provider must be a UK-based entity.
  • The provider must be a Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME).
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Provide expert Security and Information Risk Advisor (SIRA) services.
  • Deliver expert advice on the management of security and information risk.
  • Ensure advice is consistent with the UK Government's information assurance policy.
  • Ensure advice is consistent with other sector-specific guidance.
  • Emphasize the specific requirements of the Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) as a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Ministry of Defence (MOD).
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit the bid by the deadline: 2026-02-11T17:00:00+00:00.

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OCDS Record
OCDS Data005463-2026_ocds_record.json
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The Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) seeks a Security and Information Risk Advisor (SIRA) to provide expert advice on managing security and information risk, aligning with UK Government policy and specific MOD-sponsored non-departmental public body requirements.
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OCDS Data005463-2026_ocds_release.json
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The Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) is seeking a Security and Information Risk Advisor (SIRA) to provide expert advice on security and information risk management, aligning with UK Government policy for a MOD-sponsored public body.
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General Information005463-2026_official.pdf
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The Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) seeks UK-based Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to provide expert Security and Information Risk Advisor (SIRA) services, offering advice consistent with UK Government policy for its role as an MOD-sponsored non-departmental public body.
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The Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) is seeking a Security and Information Risk Advisor (SIRA) to provide expert advice on information assurance and security risk management, consistent with UK Government policy, for its operations as a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Ministry of Defence.

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Needs Improvement

Tender Quality Score

This tender is critically flawed due to the complete unavailability of all associated tender documents, rendering it unbiddable and non-compliant with fundamental procurement principles. While basic information is present, the absence of essential documentation severely undermines legal compliance, clarity, completeness, fairness, and practicality.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance10/100

The tender fails to meet mandatory disclosure requirements as all 13 listed documents, including one marked as 'Required,' are inaccessible ('Page not found'). This is a severe breach of procurement regulations, especially given a previous tender for this opportunity was withdrawn for similar reasons.

All tender documents are inaccessible
Failure to meet mandatory disclosure requirements
Clarity10/100

While the basic description of services and AI-extracted requirements offer some initial understanding, the complete absence of detailed tender documents means that comprehensive requirements, specifications, and crucial evaluation criteria are entirely missing, making it impossible for suppliers to understand the full scope or how their bids will be assessed.

No detailed requirements available due to missing documents
Evaluation criteria not specified
Completeness5/100

Despite the presence of basic tender metadata (title, reference, organization, value, deadlines), the tender is fundamentally incomplete as all 13 associated documents, which would contain the detailed instructions, specifications, and forms necessary for submission, are unavailable.

All tender documents are missing, including those marked as 'Required'
Fairness5/100

The complete lack of access to tender documents and the absence of specified evaluation criteria create an inherently unfair procurement process. Potential bidders cannot prepare a compliant or competitive offer, undermining the principles of equal treatment and transparency. The lack of e-submission further limits accessibility.

No document access for bidders
Evaluation criteria not specified
Practicality5/100

The tender is practically unworkable as suppliers cannot access any of the necessary bidding documents. While a contract start date and duration are provided, the inability to obtain tender materials or submit electronically makes participation impossible.

All tender documents are inaccessible
No electronic submission supported
Data Consistency85/100

The structured basic information provided (title, reference, organization, financial details, timeline, classification) is internally consistent and logically presented. The inconsistency lies in the *availability* of the linked documents rather than the data fields themselves.

Sustainability25/100

The tender does not indicate any focus on green procurement, social aspects, or innovation. It is also not EU-funded, which often correlates with higher sustainability standards.

No green, social, or innovation criteria specified

Strengths

Basic tender information (title, reference, organization, value, deadlines) is clearly stated
CPV code is appropriately assigned
No disputes or suspensions are reported
Clear description of the service required in the main text

Concerns

All tender documents are inaccessible ('Page not found' errors), including required attachments
Evaluation criteria are not specified, hindering transparency and fairness
No electronic submission option is available
Previous tender for this opportunity was withdrawn due to missing documents, indicating a recurring issue
Eligibility restricted to UK-based SMEs, which limits competition

Recommendations

1. Immediately rectify the issue of inaccessible tender documents and re-publish the tender with all necessary attachments.
2. Clearly define and publish the evaluation criteria to ensure transparency and fairness.
3. Consider enabling electronic submission to enhance accessibility and efficiency for bidders.

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