SSRO Security Assessment and Penetration Test

Single Source Regulations Office

Published: May 19, 2026

Updated: May 20, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the security and defense and information and communication technology sectors. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 41,667. Proposals must be submitted before June 8, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the security and defense sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The SSRO is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide a core programme of work surrounding Security Assessment and Penetration Test services.
The Supplier is required to carry out in each year of the contract the core programme of work as detailed below.
Phase 1: Security Assessment and Penetration Testing and reporting the results (one combined report or separate documents at Supplier discretion) as set out in the Service Specification.
Phase 2: Liaising with the SSRO and the SSRO's IT Managed Service partner whilst they are resolving all critical vulnerabilities, and up to five additional non-critical vulnerabilities, per assessment.
Phase 3:  Retesting on all "critical" vulnerabilities, and the additional vulnerabilities per assessment (external, MS cloud, web application) following completion of remedial work implemented by the SSRO's IT Managed Service partner.
The Phase dates for the first year of the contract will be:
Phase 1 to be carried out between 6th July - 17 July, with final report(s) received by the SSRO no later than 17 July 2026;
Phase 2 is expected to be completed by 25 September 2026; and
Phase 3 is expected to be completed by 16 October 2026.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on May 19, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 045916-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Single Source Regulations Office

Single Source Regulations Office has issued 4 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 2 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Security, Defense & Justice, Gender & Inclusion, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: May 19, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £41,667 - £41,667. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 045916-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is June 8, 2026. You have 20 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Single Source Regulations Office in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Security, Defense & Justice sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.