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Qualys

THE PENSIONS REGULATOR

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22 Apr 2025 at 11:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Pensions Regulator has completed a procurement process titled "Qualys" under the industry category of IT services, focusing on consulting, software development, Internet and support, with an awarded value of £93,450.31. Located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, the process followed a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and has now reached the award stage. The tender involved a contract period starting on 28th March 2025 and ending on 27th March 2026. The important deadline for this process was the end of the tender period on 27th March 2025.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs, as indicated by its suitability criteria. Businesses specialising in IT services, especially those with a capacity for vulnerability management platforms that aid in ISO27001 and PSN recertifications, are well-suited to compete for such tenders. The awarded supplier for this contract, Phoenix Software Limited, underscores the potential for similar organisations to leverage their specialised services in public sector opportunities.

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Notice Title

Qualys

Notice Description

By understanding where our vulnerabilities exist, we are able to effectively target remedial activities and take a proactive approach in our readiness for recertifications for ISO27001 and PSN. In addition to this, vulnerability management is a critical part of the ISO27001 certification and Qualys provides a management platform which allows effective tracking, reporting and remediation steps.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f47e932-a4d8-41bc-97c9-4a1c25d9696c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a037cf1-1994-4e62-945b-a85b9ed607e8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£93,450 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£93,450 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2025 - 27 Mar 2026 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
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

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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