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Web Scraping

THE PENSIONS REGULATOR

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16 Feb 2026 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Pensions Regulator, located in Brighton, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Web Scraping" within the IT services industry category. This contract, issued under UK legislation, does not involve competition as it falls below the threshold. The tender has reached the award stage with a scheduled future signature date of 20th February 2026. The services will be provided by Vostok Inc, a supplier based in Paris, France. The contract period will commence on 20th February 2026 and is set for a term until 19th February 2028, with the possibility of a 12-month renewal extending it until 18th February 2029.

This direct procurement offers significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the IT services field, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, and internet support. By securing contracts with public authorities such as The Pensions Regulator, companies can expand their client base and enhance their service offerings. The option to extend and increase licenses within the contract can further bolster a business's development potential. As this process was completed without competition, businesses with efficient service delivery models and proven capabilities stand well-suited to approach similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

Web Scraping

Notice Description

'Start-up' License - $99 per month: 1 million credits 50 concurrent requests

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0654d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013832-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£2,814 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2026 - 19 Feb 2028 1-2 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

VOSTOK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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