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Firefighter Pensions Administration and Pensioner Payroll Services

DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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27 Nov 2024 at 09:47

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20 Nov 2024 at 21:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority has awarded a contract for the provision of Firefighter Pension Administration and Pensioner Payroll Services. This contract falls under the industry category of "Pension services" (CPV ID: 66520000) and covers a region in the South West of the United Kingdom. The procurement, which was completed using a selective method via the Northamptonshire Police Framework Agreement for Pension Administration Services, has an initial term of three years starting from 1st April 2025, with the option for extension up to a maximum of seven years. The total contract value is GBP 595,000, with a minimum value of GBP 240,000. Key dates include the awarding date on 20th November 2024 and the contract period ending on 31st March 2032.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in pension administration and payroll services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, although the tender is not particularly targeted at Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). The agreement opens up potential for long-term partnership with the Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service, providing a stable and valuable contract. Businesses that can deliver comprehensive and reliable pension services and have the capacity to operate within a structured framework agreement will be well-suited to compete for such public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Firefighter Pensions Administration and Pensioner Payroll Services

Notice Description

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority have awarded a contract for the provision of Firefighter Pension Administration and Pensioner Payroll Services. The contract has been awarded via the Northamptonshire Police Framework Agreement for Pension Administration Services. The contract has an initial term of three years and option to extend up to a maximum of seven years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c706049-cf9a-4671-8ea7-e624fcd790bf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cf98586-3f20-4b57-8255-2ce98b95a15d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66520000 - Pension services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£595,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£595,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 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
DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Bridget Phillips
Contact Email
bphillips@dsfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01392 872524

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX3 0NW
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
East Devon
Electoral Ward
Clyst Valley
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

WEST YORKSHIRE PENSION FUND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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