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Pension Administration Services

NORTHUMBRIA POLICE

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22 Jan 2026 at 16:35

Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria Police has completed the procurement process for "Pension Administration Services," which falls within the pension services category. The service is required to support Northumbria Police's internal team in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, concluding with the award stage on 18th December 2025. The contract, valued at £333,000, is set to commence on 21st January 2026 and end on 20th July 2026, highlighting a significant financial commitment in this sector.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses experienced in pension scheme administration, particularly those capable of delivering tailored support to police forces or public entities. Although the contract was awarded to XPS Administration Limited, large-scale enterprises with similar capabilities could find lucrative prospects in competing for future tenders in the pension services arena. Engaging with framework agreements used by Northumbria Police and understanding regional demand could be crucial for businesses aiming to expand in the public sector services market.

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Notice Title

Pension Administration Services

Notice Description

Northumbria are seeking services of an external pensions scheme administration provider to support the internal team with current demand.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7154b476-86bb-49b1-86f8-6bb5f4bd3895
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/521d15a2-b507-4cab-b8bb-a8400448488a
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66520000 - Pension services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£333,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2026 - 20 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIA POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 3PH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XPS ADMINISTRATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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