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National LGPS Framework for Pensions Administration Software Services

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for the National LGPS Framework for Pensions Administration Software Services. The procurement method was selective, with the contract valued at £3,999,960 GBP. The tender period ended on 19th June 2023, and the contract period is set to run from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2030.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the corporate finance and venture capital services industry to compete for providing Pensions Administration Software. The buying organisation, West Northamptonshire Council, is located in Northampton, England. Businesses with expertise in providing software services to large organisations are well-suited to engage in this procurement opportunity and potentially contribute to the delivery of essential public services in the East Midlands region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National LGPS Framework for Pensions Administration Software Services

Notice Description

West Northamptonshire Council wish to appoint a Pensions Administration Software provider. The Pensions Administration Software provider will be required to provide Pensions Administration Software. The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a national scheme administered on a local basis by West Northamptonshire Council in partnership with Cambridgeshire County Council on behalf of the Cambridgeshire Pension Fund and Northamptonshire Pension Fund, providing current and future benefits for over 170,000 scheme members. The Funds are governed by the Superannuation Act 1972 and the Public Services Pensions Act 2013. The Funds are administered in accordance with the following secondary legislation: - the LGPS Regulations 2013 (as amended) - the LGPS (Transitional Provisions, Savings and Amendment) regulations 2014 (as amended) - The Local Government Pension Scheme (Management and Investment of Funds) Regulations 2016 - the Public Services Pensions (Information about Benefits) Directions 2014 [with effect from 1/4/15] As at 31st March 2022, there were 349 active scheme employers in the Cambridgeshire Fund, including 237 scheduled bodies and 112 admitted bodies As at 31st March 2022, there were 318 active scheme employers in the Northamptonshire Fund, including 254 scheduled bodies and 64 admitted bodies. The number of employer establishments in each Fund is greater still due to individual academies being tracked within Multi Academy Trusts, as illustrated in the enclosed Annual Report and Statement of Accounts. Proposals are invited for the supply of Pensions Administration Software under the National LGPS Framework reference NCCT41608. This contract will be awarded under the terms and conditions of the framework and no variations will be considered to the Call-off Terms and Conditions attached.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dbde29b-f4a2-416e-a269-2035b3a690fe
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

66122000 - Corporate finance and venture capital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,999,960 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,999,960 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2030 Over 5 years
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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Farrell Symonds
Contact Email
procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01327322112

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEYWOOD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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