---
title: "Debtwire Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05153d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE PENSIONS REGULATOR"
published: "2025-06-24"
---

# Debtwire Subscription

Buyer: THE PENSIONS REGULATOR  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05153d

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## Summary

The Pensions Regulator, a central government public authority based in Brighton, has completed the procurement process for a service contract titled "Debtwire Subscription." The procurement method was a direct award, justified due to technical reasons, with no reasonable alternatives available to the specific service required. The service falls under the IT services category, including consulting and support, aligning with CPV classification 72000000. The awarded contract, valued at an estimated £136,324.44 inclusive of VAT, commenced on 23rd June 2026 and is set to run for an initial period of 36 months. The contract incorporates an automatic renewal clause and allows for the addition of licenses or modules. The supplier is Mergermarket Limited, based in London, classified as an SME. The notice period for non-renewal is 12 months, with renewal extending the contract by a further 36 months, up to 2032 if required.

This tender offers long-term business opportunities in the IT services sector, particularly for businesses specialising in software development, internet services, and consulting. SMEs that provide niche technical solutions without competition are primed to benefit from direct award contracts like this one. Such contracts not only provide a stable source of revenue for the specified period but also open avenues for potential expansion through added modules or licences. Businesses capable of delivering highly specialised services that align with specific regulatory requirements and demonstrate the ability to renew and extend contractual relationships will find substantial growth opportunities in similar sectors.

## Notice

Provision of Debtwire subscription to TPR. This contract includes an automatic renewal clause. This contract has a 12-month notice period. The contract value figures within this notice are estimates due to the 12-month notice period mentioned above.

### Procurement Information

The direct award justification relied up to award the contract falls under single suppliers, para 6 of Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023. Due to an absence of competition for technical reasons only Debtwire can supply the specific service required and there are no reasonable alternatives to those services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034586-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Jun 2026 - 22 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £113,603 |
| Contracts value | £113,603 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2025 at 08:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034586-2025
- 21 May 2025 at 12:57 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023930-2025
- 16 May 2025 at 07:55 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022009-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034586-2025
  24th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023930-2025
  21st May 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022009-2025
  16th May 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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