Award

Backlog clearance support

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

19 Dec 2024 at 14:23

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has awarded a contract titled "Backlog clearance support" in the pension services category to Hymans Robertson LLP. The contract, valued at £2,799,525, spans from 19th December 2024 to 18th December 2026, with an optional one-year extension. The main procurement category is services, and the procurement method used was a call-off from the National LGPS Frameworks for Pensions Administration Operational Services. This award stage follows the tender period that ended on 1st October 2024. The project is located in Maidstone, England, with the postal code ME14 1XQ.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses experienced in providing comprehensive pension administration and data management services. Large firms similar to Hymans Robertson LLP, particularly those with a track record in handling extensive data rectifications and processing for accurate pension reporting, will find this contract rewarding. Although it was not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, participation in such frameworks can drive substantial growth and enhance credibility in the public sector procurement market.

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Notice Title

Backlog clearance support

Notice Description

Kent County Council have appointed Hymans Robertson LLP on a 2 year contract with the option for a further 1 year extension to complete data rectifications and processing to ensure data is fit for accurate reporting to pension scheme members. The supplier was appointed via the National LGPS Frameworks - Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Lot 1: Pensions Administration Operational Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74172e2e-ef52-439a-bde5-d6d217cdb388
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16eff9e8-fad5-40bb-b6f7-81d9ebdc6390
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
£2,799,525 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,799,525 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2024 - 18 Dec 2026 1-2 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alex Whelan
Contact Email
alexander.whelan@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HYMANS ROBERTSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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