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Multi Provider Framework Agreement for the Provision of Actuarial, Benefits and Governance Consultancy Services primarily in support of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council, along with the Environment Agency, Essex County Council, Hampshire County Council, and Kent County Council, is initiating an open procurement process for a Multi Provider Framework Agreement for the provision of Actuarial, Benefits, and Governance Consultancy Services, primarily supporting the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). This procurement, divided into five lots—Actuarial Services, Benefits Consultancy, Governance Consultancy, Funding Risk Advisory Services, and Consultancy Services to Support Specialist Projects—takes place within the category of pension services (CPV 66520000). Interested suppliers can participate electronically through Norfolk County Council's e-procurement system, with the tender period ending on 28 April 2025 and the contract period spanning from 14 July 2025 to 13 July 2029. The location for service delivery includes various regions, including the United Kingdom and European territories, with the procurement process currently at the tender stage.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for consultancy firms experienced in actuarial, benefits, governance, and funding risk advisory services. The framework's multi-provider nature allows multiple businesses to secure a place in different lots, creating extensive contractual opportunities. The long-term contract period offers sustained revenue potential and strategic engagement in public sector pension management. Firms with robust capabilities in pension consultancy and a strategic interest in collaborating with local government entities will find this procurement particularly suitable.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Multi Provider Framework Agreement for the Provision of Actuarial, Benefits and Governance Consultancy Services primarily in support of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council, on its own behalf and on behalf of the Environment Agency (as Administering Authority of the Environment Agency Pension fund), Essex County Council (as Administering Authority of the Essex Pension Fund), Hampshire County Council and Kent County Council (as Administering Authority of the Kent Pension Fund) wish to let a multi-provider, Framework Agreement for the provision of Actuarial, Benefits and Governance Consultancy Services primarily in support of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). This procurement is divided into 5 Lots Lot 1 Actuarial Services Lot 2 Benefits Consultancy Lot 3 Governance Consultancy Lot 4 Funding Risk Advisory Services Lot 5 Consultancy Services to Support Specialist Projects Please note there are no documents to view at this time. Additional information: This procurement will be managed electronically via Norfolk County Council's e-procurement system. To participate in this procurement, applicants must first be registered on the system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles. Once registered you will be able to see the procurement project under the 'tenders' section and 'express an interest' to view the documentation. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system you can contact the In-tend support team by phoning +44 8442728810 or e-mailing support@in-tend.co.uk. Please note there are no documents available to view at this time. Norfolk County Council may hold a supplier engagement session for this proposed procurement. If you are interested, please register for the project on in-tend and send correspondence confirming that you wish to attend, along with the email address of the person from your organisation to send the invite to. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-12ea8813-71d6-4f57-a564-9afec9b1dec2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f6401c1-fe89-4609-af6a-8d4e93b63b06
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66520000 - Pension services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Julie Ward
Contact Email
julie.ward@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01603223342

Buyer Location

Locality
NORFOLK
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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