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Design Agency Services

PENSION PROTECTION FUND

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Planning

07 Jul 2026 at 13:02

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for Design Agency Services. Located in Croydon, UK, the PPF is classified as a public authority under sub-central government. This procurement process is aimed at acquiring design consultancy services, with the existing contract expiring on 1 January 2027. As part of preparations, the PPF has initiated pre-market engagement activities, including a Request for Information (RFI) intended to inform the procurement strategy. Potential suppliers are invited to participate in this engagement through the PPF’s e-procurement portal, with the due date for feedback set for 17 July 2026. A further notice is anticipated on 10 August 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for design agencies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), seeking to expand their operations within the public sector. By participating in the preliminary market engagement, businesses can not only influence the procurement strategy but also potentially secure a position in the subsequent bidding phase. The focus on design consultancy services may particularly appeal to agencies with expertise in innovative design solutions and experience within governmental or sub-central government projects. Successful engagement could position companies advantageously for further opportunities with the PPF, enhancing their portfolio and growth prospects within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design Agency Services

Notice Description

The PPF's contract for Design Agency Services is expires on 01 January 2027, and we are reviewing our options and considering our requirements . As part of our review we are seeking to engage Design agencies and request feedback through a Request For Information that will assist in shaping our procurement strategy.

Planning Information

This is not a call for competition. This notice is intended to alert potential suppliers of the opportunity to take part in the pre-market engagement for the PPF's Design Agency re-procurement and direct them to a short questionnaire as part of our pre-tender market engagement. The PPF's contract for Design Agency services is set to expire 01 January 2027. We are seeking to engage PR agencies to assist us in exploring our options. The Request for Information (RFI) engagement will be conducted on the PPFs e-procurement portal at: https://ppf.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html This RFI will provide feedback and evidence to support the procurement strategy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c53f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063668-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2027 - 1 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PENSION PROTECTION FUND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 2NA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLI62 Croydon
Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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