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title: "De-Duplication Tool"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7c316df7-f56e-4497-8903-9b63abe8689f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE PENSIONS REGULATOR"
published: "2026-03-27"
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# De-Duplication Tool

Buyer: THE PENSIONS REGULATOR  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c316df7-f56e-4497-8903-9b63abe8689f

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## Summary

The Pensions Regulator, based in Brighton, has completed a selective procurement process through a framework agreement for a De-Duplication Tool, categorised under IT services such as consulting, software development, and Internet support. The procurement process culminated in the award stage on 27th March 2026, after tender submissions closed on 25th March 2026. The contract is valued at £36,000 and will run from 27th March 2026 to 26th March 2028. The project locations include South East England with specific delivery to postal code BN1 6AF, aligning with the organisation's needs within the IT services industry.

This tender presents growth opportunities for large businesses specialising in IT services, particularly in software development and consulting, as it requires sophisticated de-duplication capabilities. Although the suitability criteria do not favour SMEs or VCSEs, large-scale companies with the capability to meet framework agreement requirements could benefit significantly from this engagement. Data8 Limited, the awarded supplier, would likely provide insights into ensuring service delivery aligns with the needs of government agencies, presenting further business expansion possibilities in this sector.

## Notice

De-Duplication Tool

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0263090-6162-482e-9fbb-142a1018444e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2026 - 26 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,000 |
| 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 6AF |
| 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 | Preston Park |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DATA8 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 08:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0263090-6162-482e-9fbb-142a1018444e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0263090-6162-482e-9fbb-142a1018444e
  27th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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