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Framework for the provision of Pension Administration Software

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 Feb 2024 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk County Council has awarded a Multi-Provider Framework Agreement for the Provision of Pensions Administration Software, involving various local government entities in the UK. The procurement falls under the services category and aims to support the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). The contract period is 1440 days from the date of award, signifying a substantial opportunity for software providers in the pension fund administration services industry.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for software providers specialising in pension fund administration services. The contract, signed in April 2020 with a value of £330,000,000 in GBP, offers an extensive duration for potential suppliers to participate. Businesses that offer innovative solutions in administration software to support the LGPS are well-suited to compete for this framework agreement, as it involves multiple local authorities and a significant contract value.

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Notice Title

Framework for the provision of Pension Administration Software

Notice Description

Lot Information

A Multi Provider Framework Agreement for the Provision of Pensions Administration Software

Norfolk County Council, on its own behalf and on behalf of the Cheshire West and Chester Council, City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, Essex County Council, Flintshire County Council, Northern Ireland Local Government Officers Superannuation Committee (NILGOSC), South Yorkshire Pensions Authority, South Tyneside Council, Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council, Wirral Council and Wolverhampton City Council let a multi-provider framework agreement for the provision of Pensions Administration Software primarily in support of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043b55
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005460-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66523100 - Pension fund administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£330,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Julie Ward
Contact Email
julie.ward@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1603224320

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

CIVICA

HEYWOOD

PAYMASTER (1836) LIMITED TRADING AS EQUINITI

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