Award

2022 Pensions Consulting UoR - Ref 1 - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF READING

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28 Mar 2023 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Reading has awarded a contract for consultancy services in Actuarial, Pensions, and Benefits. The procurement process was completed under an open procedure, with a contract value of £540,000 and a minimum value of £420,000. The contract period is from June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2026. The University is located in Reading, South East, United Kingdom, and the procurement falls under the services category.

This contract opportunity with the University of Reading is suitable for businesses with expertise in Pension fund consultancy services, Insurance and pension services, and Group pension services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this procurement. The University's contact person for this tender is Matthew Zeien, reachable at m.zeien@reading.ac.uk or +44 118 378 6258. Businesses looking to expand in the consultancy services sector should consider engaging with this contracting authority.

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Notice Title

2022 Pensions Consulting UoR - Ref 1 - AWARD

Notice Description

University of Reading is seeking consultancy services for Actuarial, Pensions and Benefits Services. The successful bidder will have a minimum of 3 years' experience with Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) with at least 3 Universities (as their primary Pension scheme).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2f724358-d163-491b-a5a8-c91dd45086c5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa68b2c2-c38f-44e0-8009-66c2c7ce410a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66500000 - Insurance and pension services

66522000 - Group pension services

66523000 - Pension fund consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2023 - 31 May 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF READING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG6 6AQ
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates
Westminster Constituency
Earley and Woodley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERCER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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