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title: "BA Support Services for Pension Software Solution Review (PSSR) Project"
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buyer: "PENSION PROTECTION FUND"
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# BA Support Services for Pension Software Solution Review (PSSR) Project

Buyer: PENSION PROTECTION FUND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2068dc8a-e33b-4410-883f-dd21490142fe

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## Summary

The Pension Protection Fund, based in Croydon, England, initiated a procurement process titled "BA Support Services for Pension Software Solution Review (PSSR) Project." This contract, classified under the systems and technical consultancy services category, involved a 10-week period for providing Business Analyst services. The project was to be delivered in London, with a contract value of £59,700. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, with Grant Thornton UK Advisory & Tax LLP being the awarded supplier. The contract began on 6th October 2025 and concluded on 12th December 2025. This selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, and it specifically allowed participation from SMEs, with the tender period previously concluding on 18th September 2025.

This procurement offered an opportunity for SMEs specialising in business analysis and consultancy services to engage with a prestigious institution like the Pension Protection Fund. The emphasis on systems and technical consultancy services suggests that businesses with expertise in pension administration solutions would have been well-suited for this project. Although the procurement process is complete, similar opportunities for credible SMEs may arise, offering a pathway to secure contracts that contribute to business growth and expanded portfolios through collaboration with reputable public sector organisations.

## Notice

A 10-week contract for Business Analyst (BA) services to lead the scoping and detailed requirements gathering for a pension administration solution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0471a97c-4aaa-46e2-92e6-9ee962e5c916 |
| 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 | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Oct 2025 - 12 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,700 |
| 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 | PENSION PROTECTION FUND |
| Locality | CROYDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 2NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2026 at 14:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0471a97c-4aaa-46e2-92e6-9ee962e5c916

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0471a97c-4aaa-46e2-92e6-9ee962e5c916
  14th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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