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title: "Design Agency Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c53f"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# Design Agency Services

Buyer: PENSION PROTECTION FUND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c53f

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## Summary

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for Design Agency Services. Located in Croydon, UK, the PPF is classified as a public authority under sub-central government. This procurement process is aimed at acquiring design consultancy services, with the existing contract expiring on 1 January 2027. As part of preparations, the PPF has initiated pre-market engagement activities, including a Request for Information (RFI) intended to inform the procurement strategy. Potential suppliers are invited to participate in this engagement through the PPF’s e-procurement portal, with the due date for feedback set for 17 July 2026. A further notice is anticipated on 10 August 2026. 

This tender represents a significant opportunity for design agencies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), seeking to expand their operations within the public sector. By participating in the preliminary market engagement, businesses can not only influence the procurement strategy but also potentially secure a position in the subsequent bidding phase. The focus on design consultancy services may particularly appeal to agencies with expertise in innovative design solutions and experience within governmental or sub-central government projects. Successful engagement could position companies advantageously for further opportunities with the PPF, enhancing their portfolio and growth prospects within the public sector.

## Notice

The PPF's contract for Design Agency Services is expires on 01 January 2027, and we are reviewing our options and considering our requirements . As part of our review we are seeking to engage Design agencies and request feedback through a Request For Information that will assist in shaping our procurement strategy.

### Planning Information

This is not a call for competition.
This notice is intended to alert potential suppliers of the opportunity to take part in the pre-market engagement for the PPF's Design Agency re-procurement and direct them to a short questionnaire as part of our pre-tender market engagement.
The PPF's contract for Design Agency services is set to expire 01 January 2027. We are seeking to engage PR agencies to assist us in exploring our options. 
The Request for Information (RFI) engagement will be conducted on the PPFs e-procurement portal at: https://ppf.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
This RFI will provide feedback and evidence to support the procurement strategy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063668-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2027 - 1 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLI62 Croydon |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2026 at 13:02 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063668-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063668-2026
  7th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ppf.co.uk
- https://ppf.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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