Planning

Provision of Judicial Pension Schemes Administration

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Planning

03 Apr 2023 at 14:24

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice is planning a tender process titled "Provision of Judicial Pension Schemes Administration" in the Pension fund administration services industry category. The process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 19th May 2023. The Ministry of Justice, based in Leeds, England, is the contracting authority organising this procurement opportunity.

This tender for pensions administration services offers an opportunity for businesses interested in providing accurate, professional, and timely services to engage with the UK judiciary pension schemes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in pension fund administration would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity, as the Ministry of Justice aims to enhance service delivery through technology innovation and customer-focused solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Judicial Pension Schemes Administration

Notice Description

These services are currently outsourced, and the department is considering options for future administration, and wishes to engage with the market to inform its decision on the nature and extent of any future outsourcing. The JPS provides benefits to the majority of judges in the United Kingdom and consists of a number of legacy schemes and one open pension scheme. Most of the serving judiciary are now members of the JPS 2022, which is a career average revalued earnings scheme that came into effect in April 2022 for the accrual of benefits after this date. All the schemes are defined benefit schemes, some of which are, for tax purposes, unregistered schemes. The schemes provide contingent dependants' benefits as well as ill health and death benefits. The scheme membership as at 31 March 2022 prior to the introduction of JPS 2022 (when members moved to the new scheme) was: JUPRA schemes (salaried) Active: 18 Active Salary Link: 1,162 Deferred: 42 Pensioners: 2,290 Total: 4,012 JPS 2015 (salaried and fee-paid) Active: 1 Active Salary Link : 5,053 Deferred : 149 Pensioners : 68 Total : 5,271 Fee-Paid Judicial Pension Scheme 2017 Active : 10 Active Salary Link: 3,721 Deferred : 268 Pensioners : 1,939 Total : 5,938 The schemes are complex with high levels of member engagement and are an important element in the recruitment and retention of judges. The department's aim is to have an administration service that provides: - an accurate, professional and timely service that meets customers' needs, including timely and accurate responses to member queries - performance management arrangements that drive the right behaviour to deliver customers' needs - effective and efficient data interfaces, especially with the payroll providers to ensure data between systems links together to create a consistent service for members - up-to-date integrated technology, with high volumes of automation - continuous improvement and innovation - bulk activity routinely delivered via a member portal - an automated service that reduces costs in the long-term The department is currently addressing the impact on the schemes of various litigation cases, in particular McCloud, O'Brien 2 and Miller, but expects that delivery of the remedies in respect of these cases will have concluded before the commencement of any future contract Additional information: In order to support a potential tender process for the above services, the Ministry of Justice is planning to hold a Market Engagement Event. The Event is planned to be held in May 2023 (however, this may be subject to change) with the aim of bringing together and engaging with potential providers of the service. Potential providers interested in the Market Engagement Event should register on the Ministry of Justice eSourcing Portal, https://ministryofjusticecommercial.bravosolution.co.uk where they will be able to access further information about the market engagement event(s).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b00d48ed-f499-41fd-8337-9915e96ce5ed
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66523100 - Pension fund administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 May 2023Expired
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
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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