Award

PA0066 - Identity Server 6

THE PENSIONS REGULATOR

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Feb 2026 at 12:47

Award

03 Feb 2026 at 15:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Pensions Regulator, a central government public authority, has engaged in a procurement process for "PA0066 - Identity Server 6", an IT services category contract located in Brighton, United Kingdom. The procurement process has progressed to the award stage, with Duende Inc selected as the supplier. The contract involves the provision of an IdentityServer Self-Hosted Enterprise License for a year, spanning from 14 February 2026 to 13 February 2027, with an initial contract period ending on 11 February 2027. The procurement was conducted using the direct method below threshold without competition, allowing for unlimited deployments under a one-year license with priority support, valued at £17,520 including VAT.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for IT service providers, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, Internet support, and delivering enterprise software solutions. The contract may appeal to large-scale companies capable of offering comprehensive deployment services and robust support, as evidenced by the successful bid from Duende Inc. Additionally, the agreement includes renewal and option facilities, opening avenues for increased business engagement and continued collaboration with the buying organisation. Firms interested in similar government contracts may explore leveraging their expertise to meet future organisational demands, potentially expanding their footprint in the public sector.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

PA0066 - Identity Server 6

Notice Description

IdentityServer Self-Hosted Enterprise License - Unlimited deployments - 1-year license - Valid from: Feb 14, 2026 to Feb 13, 2027 - Priority support - unlimited clients CV: PS17,520 Supplied through License key.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061591
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013396-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£14,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£14,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2026 - 12 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
2
Supplier Names

DUENDE

DUENDE SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-061591-2026-02-13T12:47:45Z",
    "date": "2026-02-13T12:47:45Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-061591",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PCMB-7693-JMNG",
            "name": "The Pensions Regulator",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PCMB-7693-JMNG"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Telecom House",
                "locality": "Brighton",
                "postalCode": "BN1 6AF",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKJ21"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "ACommercial@tpr.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-173396",
            "name": "Duende Software, LLC",
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "555 Mission St., Suite 3200",
                "locality": "San Francisco",
                "postalCode": "CA 94105",
                "country": "US",
                "countryName": "United States",
                "region": "US"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "sales@duendesoftware.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://duendesoftware.com/products/identityserver",
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-174439",
            "name": "Duende Inc",
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Duende Software, LLC 555 Mission St., Suite 3200",
                "locality": "San Francisco",
                "postalCode": "CA 94105",
                "country": "US",
                "countryName": "United States",
                "region": "US"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "sales@duendesoftware.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PCMB-7693-JMNG",
        "name": "The Pensions Regulator"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "PA0066",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "PA0066 - Identity Server 6",
        "description": "IdentityServer Self-Hosted Enterprise License - Unlimited deployments - 1-year license - Valid from: Feb 14, 2026 to Feb 13, 2027 - Priority support - unlimited clients CV: PS17,520 Supplied through License key.",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - without competition",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "title": "PA0066 - Identity Server 6",
            "status": "active",
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 17520,
                "amount": 14600,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-173396",
                    "name": "Duende Software, LLC"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-174439",
                    "name": "Duende Inc"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "72000000",
                            "description": "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UKJ",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2026-02-12T00:00:00+00:00",
                "endDate": "2027-02-11T23:59:59+00:00",
                "maxExtentDate": "2029-02-09T23:59:59+00:00"
            },
            "hasRenewal": true,
            "renewal": {
                "description": "24-month (12+12) extension options to use if business requires: 17,520 INC VAT 11/02/2027-10/02/2028 17,520 INC VAT 09/02/2028-08/02/2029"
            },
            "hasOptions": true,
            "options": {
                "description": "Business can choose to add licenses"
            },
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "009549-2026",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK5",
                    "description": "Transparency notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009549-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-02-03T15:04:51Z",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ],
            "milestones": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "type": "futureSignatureDate",
                    "dueDate": "2026-02-04T23:59:59+00:00",
                    "status": "scheduled"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en",
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2026-02-13T00:00:00+00:00",
                "endDate": "2027-02-12T23:59:59+00:00",
                "maxExtentDate": "2029-02-12T23:59:59+00:00"
            },
            "hasRenewal": true,
            "renewal": {
                "description": "24-months (12+12)"
            },
            "hasOptions": true,
            "options": {
                "description": "option to purchase additional licenses to meet organisational demand"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 17520,
                "amount": 14600,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2026-02-04T00:00:00+00:00",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "013396-2026",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013396-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-02-13T12:47:45Z",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}