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title: "Master Trusts IT Controls Specialist"
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# Master Trusts IT Controls Specialist

Buyer: THE PENSIONS REGULATOR  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-179e3806-16ea-4525-a7c2-c65bd3ac2e37

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## Summary

The Pensions Regulator is conducting a public procurement process for the contract titled "Master Trusts IT Controls Specialist" within the IT services industry. This initiative is in response to regulatory requirements from the Pension Scheme Act 2017, aiming to establish robust systems and processes for DC Master Trusts. The contract is valued at £159,000 and is structured as a selective procurement method, which involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract period scheduled to start on 16th July 2018 and end on 15th January 2019. The contract delivery will take place in the South East of the United Kingdom, and the tender process was formally closed on 6th July 2018.

This procurement opportunity may foster business growth for companies specialising in IT consulting, system development, and security services, particularly those that can deliver robust IT controls and compliance solutions. Businesses that align with the regulatory framework outlined by the Pensions Regulator and have experience working with public sector clients are well-suited to compete. Given the nature of the contract, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they often bring innovative solutions and agility that can meet the requirements of such regulatory initiatives.

## Notice

The Master Trust initiative responds to the Pension Scheme Act 2017, which requires TPR to authorise and supervise all DC Master Trusts. The Master Trust Programme is therefore a regulatory initiative that is mandated by law. TPR must authorise master trusts schemes from October 2018. One of the 5 authorisation criteria is that Master Trusts must have robust systems and processes, this includes controls around IT system and security of data. This contract is to procure services to support TPR in defining it's approach to this assessment criteria and reviewing the quality of individual applications in line with this criteria.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b05856ef-3a8f-4a41-89a5-4f0a149625b8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2018 - 15 Jan 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £159,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £159,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE PENSIONS REGULATOR |
| Locality | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 4DW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | West Hill & North Laine |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRIDEWELL CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 12 Jul 2018 at 09:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b05856ef-3a8f-4a41-89a5-4f0a149625b8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b05856ef-3a8f-4a41-89a5-4f0a149625b8
  12th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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