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Software Value Added Re-Seller

PENSION PROTECTION FUND

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05 Jan 2026 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Pension Protection Fund, headquartered in Croydon, has concluded its award stage for a significant contract titled "Software Value Added Re-Seller." This contract falls under the industry category of software package and information systems (CPV: 48000000) and pertains to the supply of Microsoft enterprise agreement services and third-party software products. Located in London, the contract was awarded to Bytes Software Services following a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set to commence on 1st February 2026 and will run until 31st January 2029, with the total value amounting to £15,000,000.

Firms specialising in software distribution and value-added reselling will find robust business growth opportunities through participation in such tenders. The contractual requirements are aligned with large-scale suppliers, as indicated by the award to Bytes Software Services, a large enterprise, making it particularly suited for companies with a strong portfolio in enterprise-level software solutions. Businesses equipped to handle extensive contracts and collaborate with large institutions could leverage such procurements to solidify their market presence and establish long-term client relationships.

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Notice Title

Software Value Added Re-Seller

Notice Description

To have a single Supplier to be our Microsoft channel partner for our three-year EA (Enterprise Agreement) & SCE (Server and Cloud Enrolment) agreement as well as supplying third-party software products and associated services as our Software Valued Added Reseller Partner. Mini-comp via CCS RM6098 Tech Products, Lot 3 Software

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-064fa7f9-810a-4ad5-83be-7d4dd4dfa907
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/339107bb-36a9-4dc6-ac7d-add14cb3a41f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PENSION PROTECTION FUND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialservices@ppf.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 2NA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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