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Education News & Media

THE PENSIONS REGULATOR

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01 Aug 2024 at 08:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Pensions Regulator has concluded a procurement process titled "Education News & Media" under the IT services classification, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This tender, valued at £21,782.71, was carried out using a direct procurement method and was classified under a single tender action (below threshold). The process reached the award stage on 1st August 2024, with a contract period spanning from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2026. The primary location for delivery is in the South East of England, with the main postal code being BN1 6AF in Brighton. The key deadlines include the end of the tender period on 31st July 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those capable of delivering consulting, software development, and internet support. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract highly suitable, as highlighted in the tender specifics. The Press Association has been awarded this contract, providing a large-scale service for broadcasting educational messages to the regulated community. Companies with expertise in media and communication could notably benefit from similar future opportunities, aiding them in expanding their market presence and portfolio.

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Notice Title

Education News & Media

Notice Description

National news wire used by all national news outlets providing us with the ability to broadcast our 'educate and enable' messages to the regulated community.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e14e054c-d2aa-490f-a49c-ad429b396b9e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f51f5a15-40b0-4cde-8e92-99897e9aea94
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,782 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,891 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2026 1-2 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
THE PENSIONS REGULATOR
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
aprocurement@tpr.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

PRESS ASSOCIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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