Scope
Description
This contract is for the provision of licences to ensure continued access to pensions legislative database. The contract will be for a duration of three years.
Contract 1. DAC 08-25 -DoH - Workforce Policy Directorate Pensions Unit - Continued access to pensions legislative database
Supplier
Contract value
- £126,000 excluding VAT
- £151,200 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
30 March 2025
Contract dates
- 31 March 2025 to 30 March 2028
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
The value of this contract is not above the relevant threshold of £5 million including VAT.
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
This Direct Award to maintain business critical function is justified on the grounds set out under paragraph 5 of Schedule 5 of Procurement Act 2023 where the following conditions
are met in relation to the public contract-
(a) due to a particular supplier having intellectual property rights or other exclusive rights,
only that supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and
(b) there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works
Supplier
WILMINGTON PUBLISHING & INFORMATION LIMITED
- Companies House: 03368442
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLCW-9429-CVTD
Suite 215/216 Fort Dunlop, 2nd Floor Fort Parkway
Birmingham
B24 9FD
United Kingdom
Email: off.man@pendragon.co.uk
Website: http://www.pendragon.co.uk
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. DAC 08-25 -DoH - Workforce Policy Directorate Pensions Unit - Continued access to pensions legislative database
Contracting authority
Department of Health
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMMR-4168-NYRN
Castle Buildings, Stormont
Belfast
BT4 3SQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
CPD - Supplies & Services Division
Summary of their role in this procurement: Construction and Procurement Delivery - Supplies and Services Division, is a Centre of Procurement Expertise and provides a central procurement function for central government in Northern Ireland.
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVWG-8426-YWXV
Clare House, 303 Airport Road West
BELFAST
BT3 9ED
United Kingdom
Region: UKN06 - Belfast