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20 Jul 2026 at 07:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "NServiceBus" contract was conducted by The Pensions Regulator, based in Brighton, England. This contract falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support, and is classified with CPV code 72000000. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with NServiceBus Ltd being selected as the supplier. The direct procurement method used was a single tender action, which fell below the threshold. The contract covers a period from 2nd July 2026 to 2nd July 2028, with a total contract value of GBP 12,395.16.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specializing in IT services to engage with public sector organisations. The nature of this contract aligns with businesses capable of providing licenses and support for IT services over an extended period. SMEs with expertise in software development and support can leverage such opportunities to expand their footprint within the government agency sector, particularly in the UK and similar markets where The Pensions Regulator operates.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NServiceBus

Notice Description

Professional Tier - 1-Year License (per 15x endpoints) - Covering 2 years 03July26-02July28

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2a04fd96-00f6-46f6-a110-ac7bf6bb0b9d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5679b361-cb2e-4821-bac4-846340a22749
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£12,395 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,395 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 2 Jul 2028 2-3 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
THE PENSIONS REGULATOR
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 6AF
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
Preston Park
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NSERVICEBUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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