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Pensions Dashboards Programme - Digital Delivery and Test Support

Money and Pensions Service

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02 Oct 2026 at 11:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) bought digital delivery and testing support for its Pensions Dashboards Programme. The work covered producing an overarching digital delivery plan, reviewing and improving the programme’s test strategy, setting up organisational and reporting structures, defining testing objectives with existing teams, and coordinating testing resources and activities. The supplier was also required to work with MaPS staff, stakeholders and delivery partners to assure digital delivery. Additional specialist support was added for programme delivery, architecture, testing and delivery management, including work to help the programme move towards a sustainable business-as-usual operating model. This is a digital and computer-related services requirement. Delivery is for the UK programme; the procurement identifies the United Kingdom as the delivery location.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Smartsourcing Limited. The award date was 22 October 2025, and the contract runs from 27 October 2025 to 31 December 2026. Its total value, following a contract modification, is £1,040,400; the original contract value was £700,000. The modification added services needed during delivery, without changing the contract term. MaPS used a selective call-off from the G-Cloud 14 framework, following shortlisting and evaluation. The original tender deadline was 10 September 2025. The procurement was identified as suitable for SMEs. The source describes the requirement and an evaluation process but does not give the award criteria or specific eligibility thresholds.

For suppliers who did not win, this contract demonstrates MaPS’s demand for coordinated digital programme delivery and testing support for the Pensions Dashboards Programme, including specialist input across architecture, testing and delivery management. A credible competitor would need to integrate effectively with existing delivery and testing teams, set clear workstream testing objectives, coordinate multiple resources and activities, and provide transparent reporting and delivery assurance. Experience producing programme-level digital plans and revising test strategies would also be relevant, alongside the ability to work with internal teams, stakeholders and delivery partners. The contract was awarded through a framework call-off after shortlisting and evaluation, so suppliers seeking comparable work would need a route onto an appropriate framework and to compete effectively at its selection stage. The procurement was considered suitable for SMEs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pensions Dashboards Programme - Digital Delivery and Test Support

Notice Description

MaPS requires an uplift support to be given to the Pensions Dashboards Programme in order to deliver a revised over-arching digital delivery plan, update and improve the existing digital test strategy, and facilitate delivery and testing activities. In order to deliver these requirements, activities will include: - Create an overarching digital delivery plan for the programme, based on current and planned workstream activities. - Review and update the existing programme test strategy. - Assist in establishing organisational structures. - Assist in establishing robust and transparent reporting structures. - Work closely with existing delivery and testing resources to establish clear workstream testing objectives - Orchestrate all testing resources and activities. - Work with internal team members, engaged stakeholders, and delivery partners to achieve and assure successful delivery of digital outcomes. The contract was procured as a call-off, following a short-listing and evaluation process, from RM1557.14 Digital Marketplace (G-Cloud 14). This notice is linked to the original notice published on 06.01.2026. https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/1ebc1fa2-c83b-4687-be9a-38de0b6806c6?origin=SearchResults&p=1 MaPS Pensions Dashboard Programme has modified the contract for Digital Delivery and Test Support to provide additional specialist services required to support the continued delivery of the Pensions Dashboards Programme and its transition towards a sustainable Business as Usual operating model. The additional services relate to programme delivery, architecture, testing and delivery management activities necessary to support programme objectives and delivery milestones. The contract term remains unchanged and continues to expire on 31 December 2026. The original contract was published with a value of PS700,000; following this modification, the total contract value will increase to PS1,040,400. The modification is made to incorporate additional services that have become necessary during contract delivery and are being provided by the existing contractor in accordance with Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-db759bb4-b504-4256-b26a-ea244add71cd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27931d97-9bd6-4a51-bc52-402fb69ff476
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,040,400 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,040,400 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 202511 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 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
Money and Pensions Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Postcode Area
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMARTSOURCING PLC

Further Information

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