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24 Jun 2026 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria Police has completed a tender process for the provision of Pension Administration Services, culminating in an award to XPS Administration Limited. This procurement falls under the "Pension fund management services" category, with a regional focus in the North East of the United Kingdom. The procurement method involved a selective approach, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 30th April 2026 and the commencement of the contract period from 1st June 2027 to 31st May 2034. The contract, valued at £2,265,750, was formally awarded on 12th June 2026, as per the award notice published on 24th June 2026.

This tender represents significant business growth potential, particularly for large-scale companies well-versed in handling comprehensive pension administration services, tailored for policing institutions. Suitability for this contract underscores opportunities for businesses equipped with a seasoned administration team, expert advisory capacity regarding police pension matters, and resources for executing annual activities such as benefit statements and valuation reports. Companies that can offer continuous improvement services in line with stringent regulatory frameworks like PCR2015 are ideally positioned to thrive within such procurement engagements.

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Notice Title

Pension Administration Services

Notice Description

Northumbria Police are seeking the provision of Pension Administration Services. Services included and not limited to: * Core administration team for BAU activity * Wider expert advice and guidance provided relating to policing pension matters * Dedicated phone line and client relationship manager * Delivery of annual exercises such as benefits statements, valuation, HMRC reports * Pensions payroll team * Continuous improvement services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a28884ae-9503-4d96-a8dc-866352cad6db
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64e82dda-df8e-4b6f-a6e0-85653a270d2a
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

66141000 - Pension fund management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,265,750 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,265,750 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2027 - 31 May 2034 Over 5 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
NORTHUMBRIA POLICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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