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Direct Debit Hosted Solution

THE PENSIONS REGULATOR

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20 Apr 2026 at 12:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The Pensions Regulator, located in Brighton, England, has concluded a public procurement process for a "Direct Debit Hosted Solution" under the Business transaction and personal business software package category. As the buying organisation, they awarded the contract to Access PaySuite Ltd for a direct debit platform. The procurement was executed via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This award is now active, with the contract commencing on 29th April 2026 and running until 28th April 2029. The total contract value stands at £36,393.38 GBP. Key dates include the tender period ending on 1st April 2026 and the award being published on 20th April 2026.

This tender provides growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those adept at creating business transaction platforms. With the procurement method designed for SMEs, companies in this category have the potential to expand by providing tailored technology solutions. The opportunity includes servicing clients within the South East region of the United Kingdom, offering unique prospects for businesses familiar with local market demands. Additionally, firms looking to enter or expand within the public sector could leverage such contracts to establish a strong footing in government-related services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Debit Hosted Solution

Notice Description

Direct debit platform

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-87cf6fe5-e772-4dfb-9e27-7a83ce543191
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cd95638-2a37-4c86-8c2a-22e1c9cf0e3b
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,393 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,393 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2026 - 28 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PENSIONS REGULATOR
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

ACCESS PAYSUITE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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