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Pensions Library 2025

CABINET OFFICE

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05 Aug 2025 at 09:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Pensions Library 2025" contract, initiated by the Cabinet Office, has been completed with an award status currently active. This process, categorised under services furnished by business, professional, and specialist organisations, was conducted using a direct procurement method through single tender action below threshold. Located in the United Kingdom, the contract spans from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028 with a value of £208,500. It adheres to the CPV classification 98110000. Significant procurement stages include the tender period ending on 12th June 2025 and the award citation published on 5th August 2025. The buying organisation, Cabinet Office, headquartered at 70 Whitehall, London, has collaborated with Wilmington Publishing & Information Ltd as the supplier.

This tender provides lucrative opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in professional and specialist services, to expand their portfolio by engaging in government contracts. Although the procurement method and process involves a single tender action, businesses positioned to furnish subscription agreements or related services in the specified category and region can leverage this contract to bolster their market presence. As Wilmington Publishing & Information Ltd has secured the contract, similar enterprises could benefit from understanding the requirements and capabilities necessary for future government tenders conducted by the Cabinet Office.

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Notice Title

Pensions Library 2025

Notice Description

Perspective subscription agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4bf742e-0fbd-4fc3-92a7-f64b6c099982
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£208,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£208,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 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
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILMINGTON PUBLISHING & INFORMATION

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