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Pensions External Support - McCloud

NHS BSA

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12 Mar 2025 at 17:16

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHS BSA) has completed a procurement process titled "Pensions External Support - McCloud" within the industry category of Pension Fund Management Services. This contract aims to secure external resources to support pensions administration resulting from the McCloud judgement. The tender was conducted using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £1,100,000, is set to run from 17th February 2025 to 31st March 2025, with the award being issued on 17th January 2025. The primary location for delivery is Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK, with postal code NE15 8NY.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in pension management services, especially those with expertise in regulatory compliance and administrative support within public sector frameworks. Although this particular contract has been awarded to Equiniti Limited, large-scale firms with similar capabilities could benefit from future tenders in this sector issued by NHS BSA. The procurement method favours experienced suppliers with a proven track record in high-value, complex pension administration tasks, making it ideal for businesses looking to expand their services in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Pensions External Support - McCloud

Notice Description

External resource to support pensions administration resulting from the McCloud for Remedies judgement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ad4b8420-35bc-46e9-934d-915d9d824b66
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20772973-717c-47e2-a7e9-871dc106f49a
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
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 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
NHS BSA
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
NE15 8NY
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EQUINITI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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