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Trace & Profile Investigative Licenses

THE PENSIONS REGULATOR

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16 Oct 2025 at 08:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Pensions Regulator has conducted a procurement process for investigative software licenses, entitled "Trace & Profile Investigative Licenses", under the industry category of software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000). The process culminated at the award stage on 16th October 2025, with the contract awarded on 9th October 2025. The services are to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This procurement follows a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commences on 1st November 2025 and concludes on 31st October 2027.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions for data analysis and profile tracing systems. Companies with experience in delivering complex software packages will find this particularly beneficial. While the opportunity was not marked as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises, such as the awarded supplier GB Group plc, stood an advantageous position in this procurement. The contract's value, starting from £46,339.20, could support growth for businesses looking to expand their government portfolio or strengthen their market presence in the software sector within the UK.

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Notice Title

Trace & Profile Investigative Licenses

Notice Description

Licenses for system to enable tracing and identifying of individuals / businesses and map links to other individuals / businesses for analysis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-46dd0118-af96-4312-b95d-9ac1630e9568
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16c475cd-5aad-420e-85a4-73004c68e964
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£71,826 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,339 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 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
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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

GB GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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