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title: "IT Insights"
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buyer: "PENSION PROTECTION FUND"
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# IT Insights

Buyer: PENSION PROTECTION FUND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc35d9f4-50da-4f21-b791-9f6406029909

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## Summary

The Pension Protection Fund is seeking technology advisory and research services through the procurement titled "IT Insights". This contract, classified under the CPV code for research services, has a total value of £150,000, which includes optional extensions for up to 24 months. The contract period commenced on 1st December 2021 and will conclude on 30th November 2022. The procurement process employed is selective, with the tender period having ended on 27th October 2021. The principal delivery address is located in Croydon, London, United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in technology advisory and research services. Companies with expertise in providing such services will find themselves well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. The involvement of a large organisation like IDC UK as a supplier highlights the competitive nature of this sector, indicating that businesses equipped with innovative solutions and strong research capabilities may be positioned favourably in future procurement efforts.

## Notice

Contract for technology advisory and research services. The initial contract term is 12 months with options to extend for two further periods of 12 months each. The overall contract value (including the two optional 12 month extensions) is PS150,000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84241a87-665c-4aaa-9e06-425750c6af59 |
| 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 | 4 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | 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 | IDC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2022 at 11:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84241a87-665c-4aaa-9e06-425750c6af59

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84241a87-665c-4aaa-9e06-425750c6af59
  4th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ppf.co.uk

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