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Security Operations

THE PENSIONS REGULATOR

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10 Nov 2025 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Pensions Regulator has completed a procurement process for Security Operations, specifically focusing on SOC (Security Operations Centre) services. This project falls within the IT services category and is based in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract awarded on 29th October 2025 to a supplier named Aspire Technology Solutions Ltd. The tender was conducted using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commences on 10th November 2025, concluding on 9th November 2028, with an approximate value of £511,484.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the IT services industry, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, and support services. Given the contract's scale and duration, it presents substantial potential for long-term business growth. Firms that are SMEs (small and medium enterprises) are particularly suited to this opportunity due to their suitability status in the tender documentation, which prioritised SME engagement. This creates a favourable landscape for agile and innovative IT companies to provide tailored security solutions and develop a robust partnership with The Pensions Regulator over a multi-year period.

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Notice Title

Security Operations

Notice Description

Procurement of SOC services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-55f829fd-69a5-4b06-8d43-be41cd9a2462
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90dce763-25fc-403e-9429-ef38f39cc902
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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£511,484 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£511,484 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 9 Nov 2028 3-4 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
Not specified
Contact Email
acommercial@tpr.gov.uk
Contact Phone
1

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

ASPIRE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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