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PA0052 - DocuSign - Transparency Notice

THE PENSIONS REGULATOR

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08 Dec 2025 at 12:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Pensions Regulator, a central government public authority based in Brighton, has completed the procurement process for a license agreement titled "PA0052 - DocuSign - Transparency Notice." This procurement, categorised under IT services including consulting, software development, and support, has been directed towards acquiring a DocuSign Enterprise Pro license. The procurement process employed a direct method, conducted without competition as it was below the threshold. The announcement date is 8th December 2025, with the contract set to begin on 19th December 2025 and end on 18th December 2028. The transparency notice was published as an award document, with a scheduled future signature date contract milestone due by 11th December 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering expertise in software development, digital documentation, and integration solutions. Companies that can provide additional envelopes for enhancements as stated in the contract would find this tender particularly aligning with their business model. The procurement was directly awarded to DocuSign, Inc., a large-scale supplier, indicating potential collaboration opportunities for IT firms capable of offering complementary services or support in similar digital transformation initiatives with public sector clients.

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Notice Title

PA0052 - DocuSign - Transparency Notice

Notice Description

Required license for DocuSign - Enterprise Pro: - eSignature Ent. Pro Edition - 6,000 Env Subs. - Silver Success pack - qty 1 - Single Sign on - Sharepoint Intergration To be supplied via license key. Paid for via PO and billed anually.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f0b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080580-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,020 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 18 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PENSIONS REGULATOR
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
acommercial@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
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Preston Park
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DOCUSIGN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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