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Pensions support services

TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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20 Dec 2024 at 15:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service has completed a public procurement process titled "Pensions support services" under the industry category of Pension fund consultancy services (CPV code 66523000). This contract, valued at £41,500, was awarded using the direct procurement method (single tender action below threshold). The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with the contracting period commencing on 9th December 2024 and concluding on 31st March 2025, covering the North East region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period end on 20th November 2024 and the award date on 11th November 2024.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in pension fund consultancy services. VIVID RESOURCING LIMITED, an SME, has been selected as the supplier, demonstrating the suitability for smaller enterprises to secure such contracts. The focused and specialised nature of this procurement means that businesses providing consultancy services in the niche of firefighter pensions will find it particularly relevant, encouraging competition among capable small to medium-sized consultancies.

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Notice Title

Pensions support services

Notice Description

*** CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE ONLY *** Provision of Fire Fighter Pension consultancy services Additional information: *** CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE ONLY *** Provision of Fire Fighter Pension consultancy services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5241e8fb-bbff-40fd-b841-8a8dcede7e11
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/febdd036-b83f-4fb5-b9bb-54215cda6291
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66523000 - Pension fund consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Mark Hughes
Contact Email
mark.hughes@twfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01914441681

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR5 3QY
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Washington North
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIVID RESOURCING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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