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Award

22 Jun 2026 at 12:43

Summary of the contracting process

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has successfully completed the award stage for a contract titled "Pendragon," classified under the industry category of "Software package and information systems." The contract, valued at £227,781, has been awarded to CDW Limited for the provision of a subscription to the Pendragon "Perspective" information service. This subscription grants access to a vast database of legislation, case law, public sector scheme rules, and associated technical materials. The procurement, which followed a selective method via a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service Technology Products and Associated Services 2 Framework Agreement, commenced on 1st March 2026 and will continue until 1st March 2029. Located in the United Kingdom, this procurement opportunity is key for SMEs, but not necessarily for VCSEs.

This contract presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in software services and legal information systems. Companies adept at providing comprehensive digital information platforms that cater to public sector requirements will find this tender particularly suited to their offerings. The awarded contract to CDW Limited highlights the potential growth for small and medium-sized enterprises capable of meeting such technological service demands under existing framework agreements. Businesses aiming to engage with government sectors can benefit from participating in such procurement processes, which can yield long-term relational and financial growth within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Pendragon

Notice Description

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has awarded a contract for the provision of a subscription to the Pendragon "Perspective" information service. This service provides access to a comprehensive database of legislation, case law, public sector scheme rules, and associated technical materials, including historical and archived content not readily available through alternative sources. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has awarded a contract for the provision of a subscription to the Pendragon "Perspective" information service. This service provides access to a comprehensive database of legislation, case law, public sector scheme rules, and associated technical materials, including historical and archived content not readily available through alternative sources. The contract was awarded under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Technology Products and Associated Services 2 (TePAS) Framework Agreement (RM6098, Lot 3 - Software), following a price-based competition. CDW Limited has been appointed as the reseller for the service. The contract provides a site-based licensing model, allowing authorised HMRC personnel to access the service across designated locations, with provision for periodic review of usage and licensing requirements. The call-off contract commenced on 01 March 2026 and will run for a period of 36 months, expiring on 01 March 2029.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-92bb7f11-525f-4c7a-9452-819132fb460d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e443636c-c308-4c99-aa4c-b2f2db9c19e0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£227,781 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£227,781 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2029 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
H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SS99 1AA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW

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