Award

ISO Accreditation

THE PENSIONS REGULATOR

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27 May 2025 at 09:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves The Pensions Regulator, based in Brighton, acting as the buyer for the ISO Accreditation contract. This contract, falling under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support, has been completed. It was managed through a direct procurement method seeking services valued at GBP 50,000. The process reached the award stage on 27th May 2025, with the contract running from 1st September 2025 to 31st October 2028. The location of services is in the South East of the United Kingdom, with key activities focused on a postcode area of BN1 6AF, further aligning with the needs of SMEs.

This contract represents an opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises specializing in IT services. Businesses offering consulting, software development, and Internet support can find profitable engagements in government tenders like this, providing opportunities to expand their market presence and expertise in handling significant regulatory projects. As the procurement method was a single tender action below the threshold, this could benefit companies that favour direct negotiation processes with public sectors over competitive tendering environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ISO Accreditation

Notice Description

ISO Accreditation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2f8d7d0f-0506-4371-883b-ac82cf71c580
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/833d8e10-bf54-4ec0-b756-8b439bc26699
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 years
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 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

LRQA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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