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title: "Platform Services Assurance"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d1444f58-2433-4a34-a388-92e3757a0369"
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buyer: "PENSION PROTECTION FUND"
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# Platform Services Assurance

Buyer: PENSION PROTECTION FUND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1444f58-2433-4a34-a388-92e3757a0369

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## Summary

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has completed a procurement process for "Platform Services Assurance," seeking a specialist in Content Management Systems (CMS) to evaluate their current CMS estate. The procurement, classified under IT services, specifically addresses system quality assurance assessment and review services. The services are to be delivered in London, United Kingdom, with the contract period spanning from 14 October 2024 to 13 October 2025. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, using a call-off from a framework agreement. The final award was made to 3 Chillies Limited, with the contract being valued at £60,840 GBP.

This tender presents an excellent business growth opportunity, especially for SMEs specialising in IT consultancy and system quality assessments. Companies with expertise in CMS best practices can leverage this contract to build a solid relationship with a significant public institution like the PPF. The contract, awarded after a selective procurement process, underscores the importance of delivering high-quality, compliant IT services and provides a substantial one-year engagement that could serve as a reference for future projects.

## Notice

A Content Management System (CMS) specialist to complete an assurance exercise across our current CMS estate, to qualify if the current set up is following best practice guidelines and is the right the solution to meet the needs of the PPF.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22be3f80-9499-48d9-8f00-beb68459760e |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2024 - 13 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,840 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,840 |
| 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 | 3 CHILLIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2024 at 09:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22be3f80-9499-48d9-8f00-beb68459760e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22be3f80-9499-48d9-8f00-beb68459760e
  21st October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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