Tender

CCCC17A60 - Assessing the costs of administering the Civil Service pension arrangements

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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29 Jun 2017 at 10:08

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27 Jun 2017 at 10:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is inviting tenders for the project titled "CCCC17A60 - Assessing the costs of administering the Civil Service pension arrangements." This procurement falls under the category of services, specifically focusing on pension fund consultancy and business management consultancy. The tender is currently at the active stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 11th July 2017. Successful bidders will engage in a contract period starting on 26th July 2017 and concluding on 6th September 2017. This opportunity is open to potential providers located in the United Kingdom and various overseas territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms that specialise in pension fund administration and related management services. Businesses that are well-versed in providing flexible and transparent administrative solutions for pension schemes are particularly suited to compete. Furthermore, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement strategy is designed to be inclusive and fair. Engaging with this contract could facilitate growth and development for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector consultancy services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CCCC17A60 - Assessing the costs of administering the Civil Service pension arrangements

Notice Description

Cabinet Office (hereafter referred to as the "Authority") wishes to review the way that administration costs connected with the Civil Service pension arrangements are calculated and paid. The Authority wishes to review the current model for meeting the costs of scheme administration and to put in place a process that is fair, transparent, easy-to-administer and flexible. Additional information: How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@Crowncommercial.gov.uk [The dead line for expressing an interest in the Request for Information event is [insert time, day and date (DD/MM/YYYY)]] [Delete if not applicable (ie Open competitions)] Your email must clearly state: - name/reference of this procurement - the name of the registered supplier; and - the name and contact details Crown Commercial Service will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. Crown Commercial Service is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: supplier@Crowncommercial.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-189a2c18-8520-4d5a-a576-5eb0dd12483b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1a85145-a94d-4854-bcd8-1dd5878e7e0c
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

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

CPV Codes

66523000 - Pension fund consultancy services

79410000 - Business and 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
29 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jul 2017 - 6 Sep 2017 1-6 months
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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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