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Award

06 Jul 2026 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Pensions Regulator, a central government public authority headquartered in Brighton, UK, managed a contracting process titled "Pay Review Support," which focused on assisting with the 2026 pay review. The procurement, categorised under business and management consultancy services, was conducted through a direct, below-threshold method without competition. The process reached the award stage and was deemed complete as of 6th July 2026. The contract was awarded to F J Advisory, an SME based in Cheltenham, UK, for services valued at £16,000, with the active contract period spanning from 6th July to 31st August 2026.

This tender offers lucrative opportunities for SMEs in the consultancy sector, especially those specialising in business and management services. Companies with expertise in pay review processes could find these projects particularly beneficial for expanding their service offerings and establishing a foothold in government contracts. Given that the procurement method was direct without competition, businesses may consider maintaining relationships with buying organisations like The Pensions Regulator to increase their chances of being invited to future tenders in this niche domain.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Pay Review Support

Notice Description

Support to assist with reviewing and submitting 2026 pay review

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c485
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063298-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,333 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 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
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

F J ADVISORY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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