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HR Advice & Risk Support Solution

PENSION PROTECTION FUND

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24 Feb 2025 at 12:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Pension Protection Fund has completed the procurement of an "HR Advice & Risk Support Solution" with a contract valued at £40,052. This three-year agreement commenced on 22nd February 2025 and will run until 21st February 2028. The solution involves Xpert HR licences for advice, data, legal guidance, and risk management support. The contract falls under the "License management software package" category, with relevant services to be provided in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted via a single tender action (below threshold), classified under direct procurement, indicating a straightforward selection process for the supplier LNRS Data Services.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in HR software and legal advisory services, particularly Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their client base with public sector contracts. The specific requirements of the contract suggest that companies with expertise in providing comprehensive HR solutions and risk management will be well-suited to compete. Engaging in such contracts allows businesses to enhance their portfolio and gain credibility by working with established entities like the Pension Protection Fund.

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Notice Title

HR Advice & Risk Support Solution

Notice Description

Three year agreement for Xpert HR licences for advice, data, legal guidance and support with management of risk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7babc693-2e09-4536-b9fc-2d7a55ec661e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/176e432d-0b99-4a3a-9c92-57bf5b59124b
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,052 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,052 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
22 Feb 2025 - 21 Feb 2028 2-3 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
PENSION PROTECTION FUND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialservices@ppf.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LNRS DATA SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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