Award

Perspective Subscription 2026-2029

THE PENSIONS REGULATOR

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31 Mar 2026 at 11:12

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27 Feb 2026 at 12:19

Award

26 Feb 2026 at 13:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by The Pensions Regulator, involves a direct award contract for a Perspective Subscription from 2026 to 2029. The subscription provides access to a comprehensive collection of pensions-related materials, aiding in horizon scanning for developments in the pensions sector. Located in Brighton, United Kingdom, the contracting authority represents a public authority under the central government classification. This procurement falls within the services category and utilises a direct procurement method due to Pendragon's exclusive capability to offer this specialised subscription service. The award was signed on 31st March 2026, with the service period commencing on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2029. The contract, valued at £138,320 net, is above the threshold for detailed consideration.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of niche subscription services, particularly those specialising in pensions-related legislation and regulatory updates. Large-scale enterprises like Pendragon, stationed in London, are ideal candidates given the specialised nature of the service and the technical uniqueness identified in the market. While the procurement method restricts competition, ensuring businesses with specific expertise and resources in managing extensive subscriptions that incorporate statutory instruments, case laws, and news alerts can thrive. SMEs may find the suitability conditions challenging unless aligned with the specified technical requirements.

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Notice Title

Perspective Subscription 2026-2029

Notice Description

Perspective subscription that allows access to decades of pensions related materials plus a regular news alert service that assists with horizon scanning.

Procurement Information

Pendragon is the only supplier in the market at the time of procurement that is able to offer such product. This subscription focuses purely on UK pensions industry by providing materials such as pension legislation, statutory instruments, regulatory materials, case law, news, Pensions Ombudsman determinations, and EU materials. A single supplier direct award justification is relied upon under para 6 of schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023. For the reasons set out above, due to an absence of competition for technical reasons only Pendragon can supply the service and there are no reasonable alternatives to those services. There is considered to be a low risk of a successful challenge and given the market there is also a low risk of any such challenge in fact materialising.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d05
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029572-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£138,320 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£138,320 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PENSIONS REGULATOR
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

PENDRAGON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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