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Provision of Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contribution Scheme

HULL CITY COUNCIL

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25 Feb 2026 at 10:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contribution Scheme" was conducted by Hull City Council, targeting the benefit services industry in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom. This process is in the award stage, with the contract period spanning from 16th January 2026 to 30th November 2027. The procurement method was a direct award due to the limited market presence, with AVC Wise Ltd. being the sole supplier capable of providing this service under the Local Government Pension Scheme Regulations 2013. The tender was completed and published on 25th February 2026.

This procurement presents limited direct opportunities for business growth due to the specific nature of the service and the lack of competition in the market. It is primarily suitable for large enterprises with capabilities in providing shared cost AVC schemes compliant with pension regulations. While small and medium-sized enterprises or voluntary and community sector enterprises may not find direct opportunities here, they could explore potential collaboration or sub-contracting arrangements with AVC Wise Ltd. to leverage related business opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contribution Scheme

Notice Description

The SCAVC (Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contribution) scheme allows employees to make additional pension contributions, the additional contributions are deducted from the employee's salary prior to Income Tax and National Insurance deductions, meaning savings are made for the employee and the employer (Hull City Council). Currently there is only one supplier in the market - AVC Wise Ltd. who are able to provide this service that is under regulation 17 of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Regulations 2013 (the 2013 Regulations).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44db2b1f-3f5b-4750-ba70-c3254582f6b8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75310000 - Benefit services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HULL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 2AA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVC WISE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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