Planning

Soft Market Test: GMPF Payroll Consultancy support

GREATER MANCHESTER PENSION FUND (C/O: TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL)

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Planning

25 Jul 2019 at 11:52

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Pension Fund, operated by Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council, is conducting a soft market test for payroll consultancy support, identified by the title "Soft Market Test: GMPF Payroll Consultancy support." This procurement falls under the industry category of pension fund consultancy services and is located in the North West region of England. The current stage of the procurement process is planning, with a key engagement deadline set for 7th August 2019 at 12pm. Responses must be submitted via The Chest platform, further details of which can be found in the published notices.

This soft market test presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in payroll and human resources management consultancy services to engage with the Greater Manchester Pension Fund. Companies keen on providing consultancy to pension funds or similar organisations would be particularly well-suited to participate. As this is a planning stage inquiry rather than a formal competition, prospective bidders can establish an initial connection and showcase their capabilities before any formal tendering process begins.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Test: GMPF Payroll Consultancy support

Notice Description

Greater Manchester Pension Fund: Payroll Consultancy support - Soft Market Test ONLY. The deadline for responses to this soft market test is 7th August at 12pm, responses must be received via the Chest, (see link). - THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION. Click the link to the Chest to find out further information about this soft market test. DO NOT CONTACT THE NAMED INDIVIDUAL ON THIS ADVERT DIRECTLY. Additional information: Go to the Chest using the link provided and register your interest using the button provided. Once you have done so, and are registered with the Chest, the Soft Market Test documentation will become available to you on an RFx event.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2dfa8604-103e-4a78-b30e-a2502641deda
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ada801a-d1e3-4f09-bbe1-e5a1a79eb5a4
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

79414000 - Human resources 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
25 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Aug 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER PENSION FUND (C/O: TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL)
Contact Name
Michael Sellors
Contact Email
michael.sellors@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1619121616

Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Further Information

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