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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

001131-2026

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 Suppliers should note that the previous tender notice for this opportunity (ocds-h6vhtk-06008b) was withdrawn due to non- inclusion of the associated documents with the notice.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

  • No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are explicitly provided in the tender information.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be a UK Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME).
  • Must be capable of providing Security and Information Risk Advisor (SIRA) services.
  • Must be able to deliver services consistent with UK Government's information assurance policy.
  • Must be able to deliver services consistent with other sector-specific guidance on security and information risk.
  • Must understand the specific requirements of a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Ministry of Defence (MOD), such as the SSRO.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Demonstrate expert knowledge and capability in managing security and information risk.
  • Possess in-depth knowledge of UK Government information assurance policy.
  • Possess in-depth knowledge of relevant sector-specific guidance for security and information risk.
  • Ability to provide tailored advice considering the unique context of an MOD-sponsored non-departmental public body.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to deliver services for a contract with an estimated value of £120,000 over 36 months.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit the bid by the deadline: 2026-02-11 17:00:00.
  • Prepare a comprehensive tender response suitable for an "Open" procurement process.
  • Ensure all associated documents (implied by previous tender withdrawal reason) are included and correctly completed.

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Summary:
The SSRO is seeking a provider for Security and Information Risk Advisor (SIRA) services to deliver expert advice on managing security and information risk consistent with UK government policy, specifically for a MOD-sponsored non-departmental public body, with an estimated value of £120,000, reserved for UK SMEs.

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Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender suffers from critical omissions, primarily the complete absence of tender documents and evaluation criteria, making it unbiddable. Additionally, the 'UK SME' eligibility requirement significantly restricts competition.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance100/100

The tender lacks explicit mandatory exclusion grounds, which is a basic requirement. The eligibility criterion requiring bidders to be a 'UK Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME)' is highly restrictive and raises significant concerns regarding compliance with principles of non-discrimination and proportionality in public procurement, especially for an 'Open' procedure.

No specific mandatory exclusion grounds provided.
Eligibility restricted to 'UK Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME)' potentially violating non-discrimination principles.
Clarity40/100

The description of services and technical requirements are generally clear. However, there is an inconsistency in the stated estimated value, appearing as EUR 144,000.00 in the financial information and £120,000 in the financial requirements, which needs clarification.

Inconsistency in estimated contract value currency (EUR vs. GBP).
Completeness83/100

This tender is critically incomplete. Despite the previous tender being withdrawn for 'non-inclusion of the associated documents', this current notice explicitly states 'DOCUMENTS (0 total)'. This makes it impossible for suppliers to prepare a bid. Furthermore, the absence of evaluation criteria is a fundamental flaw, as bidders cannot understand how their proposals will be assessed.

Complete absence of associated tender documents.
Missing evaluation criteria.
Fairness60/100

The requirement for bidders to be a 'UK Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME)' is a significant barrier to fair competition, excluding larger UK companies and all non-UK entities. The lack of evaluation criteria also compromises the transparency and fairness of the assessment process, as bidders cannot understand the basis for selection.

Eligibility restricted to 'UK Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME)' limits fair competition and may be tailored.
Absence of evaluation criteria compromises transparency and fairness.
Practicality40/100

From a supplier's perspective, the tender is impractical to respond to due to the complete absence of tender documents. Without these, it is impossible to understand the full scope, terms, and conditions, or to prepare a compliant and competitive bid.

Impractical for suppliers to bid due to missing tender documents.
Data Consistency100/100

A notable inconsistency exists in the estimated contract value, which is stated as EUR 144,000.00 in the financial information section and £120,000 in the financial requirements. While numerically similar, the currency discrepancy is problematic.

Inconsistent currency for estimated contract value (EUR vs. GBP).
Sustainability25/100

The tender mentions 'Social Criteria' as a characteristic, which is a positive aspect for sustainability. However, it does not explicitly focus on green procurement or innovation, as noted by automated checks.

Strengths

Clear description of the required Security and Information Risk Advisor (SIRA) services.
Specific context of the SSRO as an MOD-sponsored non-departmental public body is well-articulated.
Inclusion of 'Social Criteria' as a procurement characteristic.
Open procedure type, aiming for broader competition (though restricted by other requirements).

Concerns

Critical absence of all associated tender documents, making the tender unbiddable.
Highly restrictive eligibility requirement for bidders to be a 'UK Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME)', limiting competition and raising fairness concerns.
Complete lack of evaluation criteria, preventing transparency and fair assessment of bids.
Inconsistency in the stated estimated contract value (EUR vs. GBP).
Missing explicit mandatory exclusion grounds.

Recommendations

1. Immediately publish all associated tender documents, including detailed specifications, terms and conditions, and comprehensive evaluation criteria.
2. Re-evaluate the 'UK SME' eligibility requirement to ensure it is proportionate, non-discriminatory, and maximizes competition, or provide a robust justification for such a restriction.
3. Clarify and correct the estimated contract value, specifying the correct currency (EUR or GBP) to avoid ambiguity.

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