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Master Trusts IT Controls Specialist

THE PENSIONS REGULATOR

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12 Jul 2018 at 09:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Pensions Regulator is conducting a public procurement process for the contract titled "Master Trusts IT Controls Specialist" within the IT services industry. This initiative is in response to regulatory requirements from the Pension Scheme Act 2017, aiming to establish robust systems and processes for DC Master Trusts. The contract is valued at £159,000 and is structured as a selective procurement method, which involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract period scheduled to start on 16th July 2018 and end on 15th January 2019. The contract delivery will take place in the South East of the United Kingdom, and the tender process was formally closed on 6th July 2018.

This procurement opportunity may foster business growth for companies specialising in IT consulting, system development, and security services, particularly those that can deliver robust IT controls and compliance solutions. Businesses that align with the regulatory framework outlined by the Pensions Regulator and have experience working with public sector clients are well-suited to compete. Given the nature of the contract, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they often bring innovative solutions and agility that can meet the requirements of such regulatory initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Master Trusts IT Controls Specialist

Notice Description

The Master Trust initiative responds to the Pension Scheme Act 2017, which requires TPR to authorise and supervise all DC Master Trusts. The Master Trust Programme is therefore a regulatory initiative that is mandated by law. TPR must authorise master trusts schemes from October 2018. One of the 5 authorisation criteria is that Master Trusts must have robust systems and processes, this includes controls around IT system and security of data. This contract is to procure services to support TPR in defining it's approach to this assessment criteria and reviewing the quality of individual applications in line with this criteria.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b05856ef-3a8f-4a41-89a5-4f0a149625b8
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£159,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£159,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20187 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2018 - 15 Jan 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PENSIONS REGULATOR
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 4DW
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
West Hill & North Laine
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIDEWELL CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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