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title: "Sitecore Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PENSION PROTECTION FUND"
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# Sitecore Services

Buyer: PENSION PROTECTION FUND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d23079fe-5f5f-4740-a3a7-3b98eeea11b3

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## Summary

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has concluded a procurement process titled "Sitecore Services," focused on the implementation, training, support, and maintenance for its corporate and member websites. The initiative falls under the industry category of content management software development services (CPV 72212783). The buying organisation, located in Croydon, England, conducted the procurement process through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The initial contract term began on 10th December 2021 and originally spanned 24 months, with options to extend for two additional 12-month periods. The procurement process has now been extended, with the final extended term expiring on 9th December 2025, and the total estimated value for the full term reaching £1,120,350 GBP. Clerkswell Limited, based in London, was awarded the contract on 13th October 2021, following a tender that ended on 13th September 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in content management software development services. Given the selective nature of the procurement method and the substantial contract value, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in this niche industry would be particularly well-suited to compete. The contract provides avenues for SMEs to expand their portfolio by collaborating with a prominent entity such as the PPF, potentially paving the way for future procurement opportunities within the public sector. Additionally, the nature of the services required encompasses various aspects like implementation, training, and ongoing support, allowing businesses to showcase their comprehensive service capabilities.

## Notice

Implementation, training, support and maintenance for PPF corporate website and member website. The initial contract term is 24 months with options to extend for two further periods of 12 months each. The overall contract value (estimated, including the two optional 12 month extensions) is PS1,018,500 First option to extend by 12 months executed. Extended term expires 09/12/24. Estimated total value is PS1,120,350 for the potential 4 years. 10% increase from the original estimated spend figure based on recalculating the cost of delivering requirements as stated within the scope of the original award. Second option to extend by 12 months executed. Extended term expires 09/12/25.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d59cbbf-5ca0-48a4-a6cd-56f93e4c1acf |
| 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 | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2021 - 9 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,120,350 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,018,500 |
| 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 | CLERKSWELL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212783 - Content management software development services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2025 at 09:51 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d59cbbf-5ca0-48a4-a6cd-56f93e4c1acf
- 11 Jan 2024 at 11:04 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d59cbbf-5ca0-48a4-a6cd-56f93e4c1acf
- 19 Jan 2022 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d59cbbf-5ca0-48a4-a6cd-56f93e4c1acf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d59cbbf-5ca0-48a4-a6cd-56f93e4c1acf
  27th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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