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Pension Administration Operational Support Services

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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15 Jul 2026 at 11:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Pension Administration Operational Support Services" was managed by the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, classified under pension fund administration services (CPV: 66523100). This procurement, conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, reached the award stage as of 15 July 2026. The contract, valued at £498,225, was awarded to Aptia UK Limited starting from 4 May 2026 until 31 January 2027. The delivery is located in Bradford, West Yorkshire (postal code BD1 1HX). This procurement process falls under the services category and was carried out through a selective method.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale enterprises experienced in pension administration services. Although this specific contract was part of a framework, companies capable of providing comprehensive operational support services in the pension sector can leverage such opportunities for expansion. Businesses focused on increasing their presence in the public sector, especially in England, would find similar contracts beneficial to expand their portfolio and demonstrate their expertise in specialised financial services. Engaging in these processes can also position businesses to become preferred suppliers for future tenders within this procurement category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pension Administration Operational Support Services

Notice Description

Use of Pension Professional Framework - The National LGLPS Framework for Pensoins Administration Operational Support Servcies Lot 1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-289aef0f-dba5-422d-87df-f44cf1de7999
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a5c08e2-f62e-4399-982c-4631ca0db95e
Current Stage
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66523100 - Pension fund administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£498,225 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£498,225 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HY
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APTIA

Further Information

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