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title: "Managed File Transfer solution (MFT)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-957e330b-4e31-4c5e-a5f8-b0511d358c1f"
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buyer: "PENSION PROTECTION FUND"
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# Managed File Transfer solution (MFT)

Buyer: PENSION PROTECTION FUND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-957e330b-4e31-4c5e-a5f8-b0511d358c1f

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## Summary

The buying organisation, Pension Protection Fund, recently completed a procurement process for a "Managed File Transfer solution (MFT)" in the software-related services category. This tender utilised a selective procurement method by calling off from a framework agreement. The tender aimed to implement a secure MFT solution that automates, encrypts and streamlines data transfers using a centralised enterprise-level approach. The contract, initially set for 24 months, includes options to extend for two additional 12-month periods, with an overall value of £485,108 including VAT. The contract execution period is from 7 September 2021 to 6 September 2025, covering delivery locations in Croydon (CR0 2NA) and broader London in the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in software-related services, particularly those capable of providing advanced data transfer solutions. Contracts of this nature can help businesses to secure long-term engagements with prominent public sector clients like the Pension Protection Fund. Given the selective procurement method and the scale of the project, larger companies with substantial experience in managed file transfer systems are likely to be well-suited to compete and deliver value on such contracts.

## Notice

A secure MFT solution automates, encrypts and streamlines data transfers using a centralised enterprise-level approach. The initial contract term is 24 months with options to extend for two further periods of 12 months each. Contract term date and value updated to reflect extended term and VAT included.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/562321e4-38e1-4ead-a59a-7417c6f020b4 |
| 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 | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 6 Sep 2021 - 6 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £485,108 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £485,108 |
| 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 | PRO2COL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2024 at 10:56 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/562321e4-38e1-4ead-a59a-7417c6f020b4
- 9 Oct 2024 at 10:55 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/562321e4-38e1-4ead-a59a-7417c6f020b4
- 23 Nov 2021 at 12:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/562321e4-38e1-4ead-a59a-7417c6f020b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/562321e4-38e1-4ead-a59a-7417c6f020b4
  9th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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