Tender

Provision of Stewardship Advisory Services Primarily in Support of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Dec 2021 at 10:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk County Council, acting as the buying organisation for a consortium of several councils, is issuing a tender titled "Provision of Stewardship Advisory Services Primarily in Support of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)". This procurement falls within the pension services industry category and is located in the East of England. The tender is currently at the open stage, with a submission deadline set for 31 January 2022. The total contract value is estimated at £10 million, with a minimum value of £4 million, and the contract period will commence on 1 April 2022, ending on 31 March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advisory services, particularly those with experience in pension schemes and local government operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as they may offer competitive and innovative solutions in this domain. The framework agreement will allow for multiple providers, fostering a collaborative environment where firms can leverage their specific expertise to support various local government pension funds across England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Stewardship Advisory Services Primarily in Support of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council (as Administering Authority for Norfolk Pension Fund), on its own behalf and on behalf of City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (as Administering Authority of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund), East Sussex County Council (as Administering Authority of East Sussex Pension Fund), South Yorkshire Pensions Authority, Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council (as Administering Authority of the Greater Manchester Pension Fund), Wirral Council (as Administering Authority of the Merseyside Pension Fund), West Sussex County Council (as Administering Authority of West Sussex Pension Fund) and Wolverhampton City Council (as Administering Authority of the West Midlands Pension Fund) wish to let a multi-provider framework agreement for the provision of Stewardship Advisory Services primarily in support of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Additional information: Contracts awarded under the framework may have a maximum total duration of 7 years. No contract awarded from the framework will be permitted to extend beyond 31 March 2033.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fe23c3a-0e88-4644-b39c-d84f99f5581f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66520000 - Pension services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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