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Cordoba Agreement Pension Scheme

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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03 Nov 2025 at 14:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) as the buying organisation has awarded a contract for the "Cordoba Agreement Pension Scheme" to Crown Agents Bank Limited. This procurement falls under the industry category of pension services (CPV code 66520000) and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process used was an open procedure, catering to an above-threshold opportunity. The award tag indicates that the procurement process is complete, as of the publication date on 3rd November 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £1,037,610, is set to commence on 1st August 2025 and will conclude on 31st July 2032.

This tender offer a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in pension services to engage with international pension administration, particularly those with expertise related to the Gibraltar Pension Ordinances. The open procedure favours competitive processes and supports small and medium enterprises (SMEs), inviting them to contribute to the service delivery for overseas pensioners. Integration and collaboration with the Government of Gibraltar are key aspects, requiring businesses to maintain strong diplomatic and administrative relationships. This creates a niche yet strategic growth opportunity for businesses adept in navigating complex pension administration landscapes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cordoba Agreement Pension Scheme

Notice Description

The FCDO requires a supplier to provide administration and payment of pensions on behalf of the Overseas Pensions Department (OPD) to approximately 900 overseas pensioners currently entitled to life pensions, for the contract term. This is a bespoke pension scheme; and a working knowledge of the Gibraltar Pension Ordinances is essential. The administration of this pension scheme will require the supplier to engage with the Government of Gibraltar and maintain a strong working relationship to facilitate the sharing of critical information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6a2178f6-7582-44ed-8bbd-f9e81a28f172
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d774ac0-f56d-4eca-8655-d3ee006a5cbf
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66520000 - Pension services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,037,610 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,037,610 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CROWN AGENTS BANK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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