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23 Jul 2026 at 10:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Pension Protection Fund has concluded the awarding stage for an IT Service Management contract under the title "RM6098 CCS Tech Products and Associated Services 2, Lot 3 Software." This selective procurement, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement, has been awarded to ACADEMIA LIMITED. The contract, valued at £575,000, is set to run from 23rd July 2026 to 31st October 2029, with the possibility of a further 24-month extension. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically "Database and operating software package," and is based in London, United Kingdom. The contracting process is complete, affirming the active status of the award as of 3rd June 2026.

This procurement creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT service management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can particularly benefit from engaging in similar contracts given the suitability criteria for such entities; however, in this instance, a large-scale enterprise, ACADEMIA LIMITED, secured the award. Companies with robust offerings in ITSM platforms and optional managed services will find this type of public procurement process highly beneficial for business growth. Engaging with framework agreements can increase market reach and enhance credibility in public sector dealings.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

IT Service Management

Notice Description

RM6098 CCS Tech Products and Associated Services 2, Lot 3 Software. This agreement is for 3 years with an optional 24 month extension taking the contract to 31/10/2031. It is for the provision of an ITSM Platform with optional Managed Service Support options if required during the contract. The stated value is for the potential full 5 year term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d97331f8-1884-41e0-a254-2817011ba720
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c79b445-5365-4175-a475-5d10573ddd6c
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48600000 - Database and operating software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£575,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£575,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2026 - 31 Oct 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
PENSION PROTECTION FUND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLI London

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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