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09 Jun 2026 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "LGPS Scheme Change Communication" was conducted by Bedford Borough Council, located in Bedford, England. This tender falls under the industry category of pension fund administration services and requires completion in the East of England. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the process initiated as a tender that utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 5th June 2026, and the contract is scheduled to run from 9th June 2026 to 8th September 2026.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in printing and postage services aimed at pension fund administration. Given its suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, it is ideal for small to medium-sized enterprises that can provide services efficiently within the specified contract period. The awarded contract, valued at £44,024.82, was secured by FCS Lasermail, an SME, showcasing the competitive advantage smaller businesses may have in such tenders.

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Notice Title

LGPS Scheme Change Communication

Notice Description

Printing and postage for the Bedfordshire Pension Fund

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e54d792a-eae3-4326-a49b-2436f450a662
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebeb993b-bd81-480e-a5f2-25a1bde439b1
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66523100 - Pension fund administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,024 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,024 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2026 - 8 Sep 2026 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
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FCS LASERMAIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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