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Software Development Services 2025

PENSION PROTECTION FUND

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06 Nov 2025 at 21:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Pension Protection Fund has recently completed a procurement process for "Software Development Services 2025", focused on cloud support services related to Microsoft technologies. This procurement, categorised under IT services, used a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically G-Cloud 14. The total contract value stands at £201,600 GBP including VAT, for a contract period from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2026. The contract was awarded to SOLIRIUS REPLY LIMITED, a large-scale supplier. The procurement stage is complete, with the award published on 6th November 2025 and the official award date being 30th September 2025. Services will be delivered primarily in London, United Kingdom.

This tender opens avenues for IT service providers, especially those specialising in cloud support and Microsoft technologies, to engage with significant public sector clients like the Pension Protection Fund. The procurement was suitable for SMEs but not specifically targeted at voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. It exemplifies how businesses with a strategic focus on framework agreements and technology services can leverage such opportunities for business growth, aligning their offerings with public sector requirements within the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software Development Services 2025

Notice Description

Cloud support services in respect of the Microsoft suite of technologies. This contract was procured via G-Cloud 14. The total contract value is the estimated value of services over the 12-month term of the agreement, including VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-24726287-7ea7-4ed3-aa89-dab2adf103e5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45c88018-2ea4-46a3-b286-b8990f047d97
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£201,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£201,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 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
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

SOLIRIUS REPLY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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