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02 Jul 2026 at 08:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by The Pensions Regulator, located in Brighton, UK, involves the completion of a selective tender titled "Alert Escalation and Infrastructure Patching Service." This tender falls under the industry category of services, specifically system and support services, and was awarded to UBDS IT CONSULTING LIMITED, trading as UBDS DIGITAL. The procurement method was an award under a framework, signifying a competitive process. The contract award was announced on the 2nd of July, 2026, with the contract period set from the 1st of August, 2026, to the 31st of August, 2027. All key delivery activities and milestones are scheduled to be completed by the future signature date of 14th July, 2026.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in IT consulting and infrastructure support services. With a contract valued at approximately £137,275 (net of VAT) and crossing the threshold for public contracts, it is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like UBDS DIGITAL who can meet the specific requirements of alert escalation and infrastructure maintenance services. Engaging in such procurement processes can facilitate increased visibility and credibility within the marketplace, fostering long-term business expansion for adept service providers.

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Notice Title

Alert Escalation and Infrastructure Patching Service

Notice Description

OOH Alert Escalation and Infrastructure Patching Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c1ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062024-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72250000 - System and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£137,275 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PENSIONS REGULATOR
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

UBDS IT CONSULTING LIMITED TRADING AS UBDS DIGITAL

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