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BA Support Services for Pension Software Solution Review (PSSR) Project

PENSION PROTECTION FUND

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14 Jan 2026 at 14:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The Pension Protection Fund, based in Croydon, England, initiated a procurement process titled "BA Support Services for Pension Software Solution Review (PSSR) Project." This contract, classified under the systems and technical consultancy services category, involved a 10-week period for providing Business Analyst services. The project was to be delivered in London, with a contract value of £59,700. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, with Grant Thornton UK Advisory & Tax LLP being the awarded supplier. The contract began on 6th October 2025 and concluded on 12th December 2025. This selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, and it specifically allowed participation from SMEs, with the tender period previously concluding on 18th September 2025.

This procurement offered an opportunity for SMEs specialising in business analysis and consultancy services to engage with a prestigious institution like the Pension Protection Fund. The emphasis on systems and technical consultancy services suggests that businesses with expertise in pension administration solutions would have been well-suited for this project. Although the procurement process is complete, similar opportunities for credible SMEs may arise, offering a pathway to secure contracts that contribute to business growth and expanded portfolios through collaboration with reputable public sector organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BA Support Services for Pension Software Solution Review (PSSR) Project

Notice Description

A 10-week contract for Business Analyst (BA) services to lead the scoping and detailed requirements gathering for a pension administration solution.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2068dc8a-e33b-4410-883f-dd21490142fe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0471a97c-4aaa-46e2-92e6-9ee962e5c916
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£59,700 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 12 Dec 2025 1-6 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
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

GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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