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Pensions Integrated Service Provider (ISP) for GCC

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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24 Jun 2025 at 09:21

Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for a Pensions Integrated Service Provider (ISP), leveraging the National LGPS framework. This procurement, classified under Pension fund administration services, was conducted through a direct award method, valued at £184,200 and awarded to Heywood Limited. The contract, covering services within England, will span three years from 16th April 2025 to 15th April 2028, with the option of a three-year extension. Key dates included the tender end on 3rd March 2025 and the award date on 1st April 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in pension fund administration services, particularly those capable of handling long-term service contracts within the public sector. While the awarded contract was unsuitable for SMEs and VCSEs, businesses with similar capacities to Heywood Limited may find future opportunities in working with large public institutions like Gloucestershire County Council.

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Notice Title

Pensions Integrated Service Provider (ISP) for GCC

Notice Description

Pensions Integrated Service Provider (ISP) for Gloucestershire County Council for three (3) years with an option to extend for a further three (3) years. Procured via National LGPS framework for integrated service providers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6fcc1dcc-a6c7-484b-b581-f96911b72b90
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f001e1c-70f2-42ad-928b-fa169ea3259d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66523100 - Pension fund administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£184,200 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£184,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2025 - 15 Apr 2028 3-4 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
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TH
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEYWOOD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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