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Pentag Pensions Training & Guidance

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 Mar 2026 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for 'Pentag Pensions Training & Guidance', targeting the services category in the insurance and pension services industry. This contract, awarded to PENTAG LIMITED, is governed by legislation UKPGA 2023/54 and follows a direct procurement method below the threshold, executed without competition. The contract spans from 27th February 2026 to 26th February 2027, with extension options potentially extending it until 2029. The primary location for the delivery of services is within the United Kingdom, specifically in the region UKF2, with the buying authority headquartered in Leicester, UK.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the provision of training and guidance services related to pensions and insurance. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like PENTAG LIMITED, would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders due to their agile approach and specialised capabilities. Businesses that focus on building strong partnerships with public authorities and understanding specific regional needs stand to benefit significantly, all while contributing to public sector improvements in staff training and guidance.

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Notice Title

Pentag Pensions Training & Guidance

Notice Description

Procurement of Pentag Pensions Training & Guidance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066a26
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023113-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66500000 - Insurance and pension services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 26 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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PENTAG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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