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FAN0004 - Firefighters' Pension Scheme Administration and Pensioner Payroll Services

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL ON BEHALF OF LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE & RUTLAND COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY(LFRA), DERBYSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY (DFRA) & NOTTINGHAMSHIRE AND CITY OF NOTTINGHAM FIRE ANDRESCUE AUTHORITY (NFRA)

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Tender

07 Apr 2020 at 15:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Leicester City Council, acting on behalf of Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Authority, Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland Combined Fire Authority, and Nottinghamshire and City of Nottingham Fire and Rescue Authority, is seeking to award three independent contracts for Firefighters' Pension Scheme Administration and Pensioner Payroll Services. This open procurement process, initiated on 7th April 2020, aims to establish a contract for five years, with an option to extend for an additional five years. The procurement is set to close on 7th May 2020, and the services will be delivered in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom under the classification of financial and insurance services, with an estimated contract value of £1,400,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the financial services sector, particularly those experienced in pension administration and payroll management. Companies that specialise in IT solutions related to pension processes or have expertise in regulatory compliance within the financial sector would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The requirement for robust software solutions and the expectation of high levels of communication indicate that suppliers must offer innovative and professional services to navigate the complexities of the engagement, ultimately contributing to business growth in a critical area of public service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FAN0004 - Firefighters' Pension Scheme Administration and Pensioner Payroll Services

Notice Description

This procurement is to let three independent contracts by "the Authorities": * Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Authority (DFRA); * Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland Combined Fire Authority (LFRA), and * Nottinghamshire and City of Nottingham Fire and Rescue Authority (NFRA), for the provision of Firefighters' Pension Scheme administration and, for LFRA only, pensioner payroll services. The proposed contract will be for five (5) years with an options to extend for a five (5) years. The procurement exercise will be led by Leicester City Council.To provide a comprehensive pensions service consisting of: PART A - Pension administration services in relation to the Firefighters' Pension Schemes. PART B (LFRA only) - Firefighters' pensioner payroll, including the facility to make immediate payments. The provision and hosting of IT software is required for both parts. The requirement includes making best useof systems including workflow, document imaging functionality, a dedicated website, monthly data collection,employer online services and 24/7 customer self-service access. The Supplier must meet the challenge of change, particularly with regards to remedies arising from current andfuture legal cases. The Authorities expect the Supplier to provide professional services in a robust and timelymanner in line with industry best practice standards. A high level of communication will be required betweenparties throughout the contract including regular review meetings. The Supplier must ensure that the system is fully auditable, and the authorities, and their auditors, will have theright to examine all files held that relate to the contract. The Supplier shall provide all reasonable assistance andco-operation to the Authorities and their auditors when required. Additional information: Leicester City Council is managing this procurement exercise on behalf of: * Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Authority (DFRA); * Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland Combined Fire Authority (LFRA), and * Nottinghamshire and City of Nottingham Fire and Rescue Authority (NFRA), however, the successful Supplier will enter into contracts directly with the Authorities,

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f742044b-8a86-4591-8e3b-0654a29aa356
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2020 - 30 Nov 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL ON BEHALF OF LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE & RUTLAND COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY(LFRA), DERBYSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY (DFRA) & NOTTINGHAMSHIRE AND CITY OF NOTTINGHAM FIRE ANDRESCUE AUTHORITY (NFRA)
Contact Name
Hussain Dakri
Contact Email
hussain.dakri@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164540685

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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