Tender

National LGPS Frameworks - Invitation to Participate in a Further Competition under the Actuarial, Benefits & Governance Consultancy Services Framework Agreement

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Jul 2023 at 14:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Westmorland and Furness Council has initiated a tender process for the National LGPS Frameworks. The procurement falls under the financial and insurance services industry category and involves actuarial, benefits, and governance consultancy services. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a contract period starting on October 14, 2023, and ending on October 13, 2029. The submission deadline for electronic submissions is September 1, 2023. The tender offers an opportunity for businesses to compete and secure a contract for an initial period with an option to extend further.

This tender by the Westmorland and Furness Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the financial and insurance services industry to provide actuarial, benefits, and governance consultancy services to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Companies with expertise in these areas and experience in servicing pension funds may find this tender well-suited for their capabilities. The Council is following an open procurement procedure with a focus on quality (70%) and cost (30%) criteria. Interested businesses should be prepared to submit proposals meeting the specified requirements by the deadline of September 1, 2023.

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Notice Title

National LGPS Frameworks - Invitation to Participate in a Further Competition under the Actuarial, Benefits & Governance Consultancy Services Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a national scheme administered on a local basis by Westmorland & Furness Council through Cumbria Pension Fund ("the Fund"), providing current and future benefits for over 62,000 scheme members.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a national scheme administered on a local basis by Westmorland & Furness Council through Cumbria Pension Fund ("the Fund"), providing current and future benefits for over 62,000 scheme members. The Fund is governed by the Superannuation Act 1972 and the Public Services Pensions Act 2013. The Fund is administered in accordance with the following secondary legislation: - The LGPS Regulations 2013 (as amended) - The LGPS (Transitional Provisions, Savings and Amendment) regulations 2014 (as amended) - The Occupational and Personal Pension Scheme (Administration) Regulations 2008 - The LGPS (Management and Investment of Funds) Regulations 2009 As at 31st March 2023, there were 125 employer organisations in the Fund, including Westmorland & Furness Council and Cumberland Council, with 78 scheduled employers (including 37 academy employers) and 47 admitted employers. Membership numbers as at 31st March 2023 were: Active members 20,453 (including pending leavers) Deferred members 22,878 (excluding pending leavers) Pensioner members 18,947 Total membership 62,278 Benefits are funded by contributions and investment earnings. Contributions are made by active members of the fund in accordance with the LGPS Regulations 2013 and range from 5.5% to 12.5% of pensionable pay. Employer contributions are set based on triennial actuarial valuations. The last valuation was at 31st March 2022, and future employer contribution rates were set ranging from 14.4% to 31.0% of pensionable pay. Some employers also pay annualised cash sums in respect of the recovery of their pension deficit, whilst others receive an offset on the future employer contribution rates where they have a large pension surplus. The value of the Fund at 31st March 2023 was PS3.163bn and the Fund is managed with regard to a strategic asset allocation benchmark. The actual allocation at any point in time reflects the decisions and views of the Fund's investment managers and the movement of financial markets.

Options: Option to extend for a further 3 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03e3e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020975-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Oct 2023 - 13 Oct 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Alyson Delin
Contact Email
alyson.delin@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

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