Award

The Provision of an AVC Management Service

BURY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Mar 2020 at 10:45

Award Notice
Tender

27 Jan 2020 at 11:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bury Council is currently engaged in the procurement process for "The Provision of an AVC Management Service," an initiative in the financial services sector. The tender period concluded on 14th February 2020, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2020 and run until 31st March 2022. This project aims to implement a fully managed solution for a salary sacrifice scheme related to Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs). Interested providers were invited to submit their tenders via The Chest by the specified deadline.

This opportunity presents a significant potential for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialised in financial and insurance services. Companies that can deliver user-friendly platforms featuring administration facilities, compliance safeguards, and robust customer support mechanisms would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The successful bidder will be responsible for managing employee applications and payroll integration, thereby ensuring a streamlined service for Bury Council and its workforce.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of an AVC Management Service

Notice Description

Bury Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced provider for: The Provision of an AVC Management Service SCOPE Bury Council is seeking the provision of fully managed solution towards a salary sacrifice scheme in respect of Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC's). The solution will include provision of a dedicated website, incorporating an administration facility to fully manage employee applications and salary sacrifice data, integrating the provider application process and creating payroll reports and AVC provider payment schedules. The platform must be simple to use and be able to communicate the scheme to the workforce effectively. The provider should ensure compliance and provide employees with a customer contact support mechanism to deal with any queries. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the 'Login & Register Interest' button below. Once you have registered your interest you will be able to access the tender documentation. The closing time for completed tender submissions, via The Chest, is 12 noon on Friday 14th February 2020.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-725c0816-a932-404e-838e-7faf5eed116f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/538dd01a-4302-4ced-9ffa-2843c4d15de8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 1-2 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
BURY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BURY
Postcode
BL9 0SW
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Bury
Electoral Ward
Bury East
Westminster Constituency
Bury North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVC WISE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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