Award

Project Saturn

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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13 Aug 2019 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

UK Asset Resolution Ltd (UKAR) has awarded a contract titled "Project Saturn" in the business and management consultancy sector, located in the United Kingdom. The procurement process was initiated through a tender, and the award was published on 13th August 2019, following the completion of the tender on 10th December 2018. The awarded contract, valued at £16,500,000, is intended for outsourcing operational aspects of UKAR's business, with a contract period commencing on 30th August 2019 and concluding on 29th August 2030.

This contract provides significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in claims management and business administration services. Companies capable of managing stakeholder relationships and administrative functions could find a suitable match for their services. The scope includes various operational activities, potentially including aspects of pension management, making this an appealing opportunity for businesses looking to engage in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Project Saturn

Notice Description

UK Asset Resolution Ltd (UKAR) is nearing completion of its objective of returning the UK taxpayers' investment in NRAM Ltd (NRAM) and Bradford and Bingley plc (B&B) to the private sector. One option is to sell the NRAM and B&B legal entities, leaving UKAR in public ownership. UKAR is therefore seeking to establish a single supplier contract to outsource all aspects of the running of its remaining business, with the exception of board and company secretarial functions. UKAR will be responsible for meeting contractual obligations to the buyer of B&B and NRAM, a range of liabilities relating to previous asset sales, sponsoring the legacy defined benefit pension schemes and administering other non-loan assets and liabilities. The scope of the contract requires the provision of claims management services and the outsourcing of business administration activities required to run the business, such as management reporting, stakeholder management and other miscellaneous activities (such as, potentially, residual pension management responsibilities). It also involves the planning and management of the transition to the new arrangements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4dec2e6e-795e-4fd3-84ae-d421e6bb3d37
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe1a4b7c-def2-4801-8e0c-b4271d917123
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Contract Award Notice
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20196 years ago
Contract Period
29 Aug 2019 - 29 Aug 2030 Over 5 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
UK Asset Resolution Ltd (UKAR)
Contact Email
resico@ukar.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BINGLEY
Postcode
BD16 2UA
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
Bingley
Westminster Constituency
Shipley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

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