---
title: "ccts25b34"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d077"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE PENSIONS OMBUDSMAN"
published: "2026-07-22"
---

# ccts25b34

Buyer: THE PENSIONS OMBUDSMAN  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d077

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## Summary

The Pensions Ombudsman, a central government public authority based in London, is in the planning stages for a significant procurement process titled "ccts25b34," focused on IT Managed Service Provision. This procurement falls under the services category, with the main classification being IT services, including consulting, software development, internet, and support. This preliminary stage invites expressions of interest by 24th July 2026 and offers an opportunity for potential suppliers to seek clarifications. The contract, valued at up to GBP 3,660,000 gross, is planned to commence on 13th December 2026, with a potential maximum extension to December 2031.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for IT service providers, particularly those capable of offering comprehensive managed services within a framework agreement. With a focus on facilitating business growth, this procurement process is particularly suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT sector. Businesses with expertise in IT consulting, software development, and internet support services that can deliver innovative and efficient solutions will find this tender especially pertinent. The long-term contract period further enhances the prospects for sustainable business expansion.

## Notice

IT Managed Service Provision

### Planning Information

We are seeking expressions of interest in this contract. This is also an opportunity for potential suppliers to ask clarification questions. The actual bid pack will be released later in the year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068992-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Dec 2026 - 12 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,050,000 |
| 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 | THE PENSIONS OMBUDSMAN |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2026 at 09:03 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068992-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068992-2026
  22nd July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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