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Pensions Flexibilities

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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28 Nov 2019 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority has completed a procurement process titled "Pensions Flexibilities," aimed at providing consultancy and project management for pensions-related matters, including the McCloud judgment. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as pension fund administration services. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, utilising a framework agreement, and it encompassed various locations in the North East, North West, and Yorkshire and the Humber regions of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £250,000, commenced on 19th November 2019 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2020.

This tender creates significant opportunities for SMEs with expertise in consultancy and project management within the public sector, particularly those familiar with pension administration and legal frameworks. Businesses that can provide tailored solutions related to pensions flexibilities and compliance with the McCloud judgment would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with the NHSBSA can enable such companies to expand their portfolio and strengthen their presence in the healthcare procurement space.

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Notice Title

Pensions Flexibilities

Notice Description

The requirement covers the provision of consultancy and project management to support the NHSBSA and DHSC relating to : - Pensions flexibilities; - McCloud judgment; and - Associated Pensions administration.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1378c7ef-74af-4cee-b49f-f2c9df81782e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1dc475a-f9f0-41db-9042-96560655ff44
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66523100 - Pension fund administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
19 Nov 2019 - 31 Jul 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACUITY BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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