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EA Pensions Fund - Governance and Risk Advice

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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09 Jun 2021 at 08:18

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "EA Pensions Fund - Governance and Risk Advice," initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focuses on providing crucial governance and risk advisory services. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with an active award value of £166,000. The contract runs from 1st November 2020 to 30th November 2021. It encompasses a range of services classified under legal advisory services, applicable across multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in governance and risk management. Businesses offering legal advisory services, training for pension boards, development of governance policies, and compliance assistance would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. Given the increasing emphasis on effective governance in public sector pensions, companies that can demonstrate expertise in these areas may find themselves at a competitive advantage.

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Notice Title

EA Pensions Fund - Governance and Risk Advice

Notice Description

This contract aims to: - Reviews of effectiveness of governance arrangements; - Ongoing advice and guidance to Pension Boards - Governance Policy development / guidance on overall governance structure; - Guidance on evolution of governance arrangements and reporting relating to asset pooling; - Delivering Training to Pension Committees and Pension Board members; - Conflict of Interest Policy development; - Providing assistance in developing and managing business continuity and cybersecurity; - Developing Risk Policies and registers; - Review of Compliance with the Pension Regulator's Code of Practice ('TPR COP') and ongoing action plans/implementing improvements. Additional information: - Please note that Defra Group Commercial uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05e32071-bc0b-44c6-b599-72bce70970ce
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£166,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£166,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2020 - 30 Nov 2021 1-2 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW19 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Merton
Electoral Ward
Merton Park
Westminster Constituency
Wimbledon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AON SOLUTIONS

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