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PROJ1000514 - ESCC JS Pensions Administration Software

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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29 May 2025 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for the "PROJ1000514 - ESCC JS Pensions Administration Software" contract, valued at £7,000,000. This digital platform aims to enhance the efficiency and stability of their Pension service and supports automation. The procurement was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in Lewes, England, with postal code BN7 1UE, this procurement falls under the services category, particularly pension fund administration services. The contract was awarded on 22 January 2025 to Heywood Limited, with the contract period set from 28 April 2026 to 27 April 2031.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for experienced businesses in the field of digital pension administration. Large firms with capabilities in developing and managing comprehensive digital platforms for pension services would find this procurement beneficial for business growth. Opportunities arise from the need to automate and improve efficiencies, catering to the specific requirements of public sector pension services. As this contract supports long-term engagement until 2031, companies equipped with strategic solutions for scale and enhancements in public sector services are well-suited to compete successfully in similar tenders. This contract exemplifies the potential for businesses to collaborate with governmental bodies and contribute to optimising public service delivery.

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Notice Title

PROJ1000514 - ESCC JS Pensions Administration Software

Notice Description

This contract has been awarded. The Pension service requires a digital platform to support automation, improve efficiency and stabilise the service for continued growth.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b41e2991-82e7-4a0d-869c-7326a71eabea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f921415-5713-40f3-b979-f1a9db9f8b12
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

66523100 - Pension fund administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2026 - 27 Apr 2031 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
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@eastsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEYWOOD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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