Tender

PQ0584 - Pensions Adviser

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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14 Feb 2025 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is seeking a Pensions Adviser for project PQ0584, aiming to provide pensions advice and support for the NEC Limited Pension Fund and the NEC Limited Executive Pension Scheme. This contract, classified under CPV codes for pension fund management services, will run from April 2025 to 31 December 2026 and is located in Birmingham, West Midlands. Interested suppliers must register on the council’s e-tendering system, with tender submissions due by 17 March 2025.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in pension fund management and financial consultancy services. It is especially suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its specific suitability criteria. Companies with expertise in strategic pension advice, triennial review processes, and legislative updates would find this contract particularly beneficial for business growth and market expansion.

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Notice Title

PQ0584 - Pensions Adviser

Notice Description

The Council and PETPS (Birmingham) Limited require pensions advice and support in respect of the NEC Limited Pension Fund and the NEC Limited Executive Pension Scheme (together the Schemes). Aims Objectives and Purpose To provide pensions accounting information under IAS19 and FRS102 in respect of the Schemes for the year ending 31 March 2026. To provide advice and support in respect of the triennial review process, and strategic pension advice to ensure that the Council and PETPS(Birmingham)Limited are made aware of relevant changes in pensions legislation. This contract will be for a period of 21 months commencing April 2025 until 31st December 2026. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity, please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be able to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: etendering@birmingham.gov.uk Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 17th March 2025 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26e88aa3-cde7-4fd4-ba50-7c8e2c71d307
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

66141000 - Pension fund management services

66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

66500000 - Insurance and pension services

66520000 - Pension services

66521000 - Individual pension services

66522000 - Group pension services

66523000 - Pension fund consultancy services

66523100 - Pension fund administration services

75320000 - Government employee pension schemes

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Apr 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Commercial and Procurement Services
Contact Email
cps@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 464 8000

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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