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07 Jul 2026 at 09:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF), located in Croydon, England, recently completed the procurement process for BA Support Services for Scheme & Member Services 2026. This contract, classified under systems and technical consultancy services, involves documenting requirements across key legislative change workstreams within the PPF's S&MS directorate. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with Grant Thornton UK Advisory & Tax LLP being selected as the supplier. Valued at £391,680 including VAT, the contract will commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027. This process was executed via the PPF's Professional Services Framework using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses experienced in systems and technical consultancy to engage with a high-profile public sector organisation. With a focus on legislative and procedural change requirements, the contract is ideal for companies specialising in business analysis and consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly attractive due to its classification as suitable for such businesses. The London-based project location further positions it as an advantageous opportunity for firms based in or wishing to expand into the United Kingdom's capital region.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

BA Support Services for Scheme & Member Services 2026

Notice Description

A contract for Business Analyst (BA) services to document all requirements across key legislative change workstreams within the S&MS directorate of the PPF. This was procured via the PPF's Professional Services Framework. The contract value includes VAT and the optional one-year extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3550858b-c166-4118-9901-953ac73c39b7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/802ea6a7-8db2-40ea-b7bc-13f43d6903ff
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
£391,680 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£391,680 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PENSION PROTECTION FUND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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