Planning

Fire-fighters Pension Administration and Pensioner Payroll Services

CLEVELAND FIRE AUTHORITY

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Planning

24 Oct 2018 at 15:27

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cleveland Fire Authority is planning a tender for the "Fire-fighters Pension Administration and Pensioner Payroll Services." This procurement falls under the industry category of pension services, with additional classifications in accounting, auditing, and personnel services. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with key activities including a Supplier Consultation day scheduled for 6th November 2018, and an engagement end date of 30th October 2018 for interested suppliers to express their interest. The objective is to award a five-year contract, potentially commencing on 2nd September 2019, with two extensions available.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses involved in pension scheme administration and payroll services, particularly those with experience in local government collaborations. Companies specialising in data management, GDPR compliance, and membership engagement strategies would be especially well-suited to compete. Engaging in the forthcoming Supplier Consultation will allow these businesses to provide valuable input into the procurement process and potentially position themselves favourably for the upcoming competitive tendering phase.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fire-fighters Pension Administration and Pensioner Payroll Services

Notice Description

This is a collaborative procurement opportunity, which will be undertaken by Cleveland Fire Authority in collaboration with Durham and Darlington Fire & Rescue Service (DDFRS) The objective of the upcoming tender process is to award a five (5) year contract with 2 potential extensions each of 12 months with a potential contract commencement date 2nd September, 2019 The Brigade is intending to host a Supplier Consultation day, the purpose is to provide suppliers with the opportunity to inform the development and ongoing management of a future procurement for the supply of firefighter pension scheme administration and pensioners payroll services. As part of the Consultation Day presentations we anticipate Suppliers will provide a brief introduction of their organisation, their clientele, markets etc, but the main part of their presentation should particularly focus on; * How they would mobilise and stabilise the service pre and post transfer. * Their membership engagement strategy. * Interpretation and implementation of scheme rule changes. * Procedures for maintaining GDPR compliance and management of any data breaches. The information gathered will be used to assist in informing the requirements developed by Cleveland Fire Authority (CFA) and decisions about the strategy, scope, structure and nature of the procurement. A Supplier Consultation day is to be held on Tuesday 6th November, 2018 commencing at 9.30am at 1 hour intervals. Suppliers are required to email their expression of interest in attending this event by noon on 30th October, 2018 to procurement@clevelandfire.gov.uk with their preferred appointment time (however this preferred time cannot be guaranteed). Additional information: Following the Supplier Consultation day it is anticipated that the ITT will be issued on the Brigade's e-tendering portal In-tend, prospective tenderers should ensure they are registered on the Brigade's e-tending portal In-tend using the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Clevelandfire/aspx/Home where the opportunity will be issued. This opportunity will also be advertised in OJEU https://www.ojeu.eu/ and Contracts Finder https://www.gov.uk/contracts-finder

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cdac4184-7f6d-4d5b-96c0-fad7d61d5928
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db9f740d-ad9f-403d-83ba-e0ccf8d0cc46
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

66520000 - Pension services

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Oct 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CLEVELAND FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HARTLEPOOL
Postcode
TS25 5TH
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hartlepool
Electoral Ward
Fens & Greatham
Westminster Constituency
Hartlepool

Further Information

Notice Documents

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