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McCloud Administration Support Services

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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17 Nov 2025 at 17:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "McCloud Administration Support Services" was undertaken by the NHS Business Services Authority, based in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of Pension Fund Management Services, classified by CPV code 66141000. The process has reached the award stage and was finalized on 16th October 2025, with the contract period set from 3rd October 2025 until 31st March 2026. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The total contract value is GBP 6,245,000, and the designated location for delivery is within the United Kingdom, specifically England.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses that specialize in pensions administration and management services. While the contract was awarded to EQ Paymaster, the framework from which it was called-off presents potential for growth opportunities for other businesses in upcoming tender opportunities within similar framework agreements. Small and medium-sized enterprises are particularly encouraged to explore participation in these environments where capacity enhancement and specialized administrative services are required, as indicated by the tender's stated suitability requirements. Companies with expertise in handling complex pension calculations and support services would be ideally positioned to compete in similar or future procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

McCloud Administration Support Services

Notice Description

This is a call-off contract from the LGPS Pensions Administration Operational Support Services framework agreement for the provision of pensions administration support services. This will increase NHSBSA capacity to process manual calculations as part of the NHS Pensions McCloud Programme. This is a short-term interim agreement until a longer-term strategy for delivering this requirement for the McCloud Programme is finalised and can then be shared with the market ahead of any procurement activity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-df523f12-d658-405a-9c67-f075190c5cb0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38762ebc-3298-462e-a6d7-0b996d65e426
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
SME
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
£6,245,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,245,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
2 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EQ PAYMASTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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