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Restructuring and Pre-Insolvency Services (RPIS) Framework

THE PENSION PROTECTION FUND

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Award

04 Jun 2025 at 11:58

Tender

30 Sep 2024 at 12:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Pension Protection Fund, based in Croydon, United Kingdom, is actively managing procurement processes for the "Restructuring and Pre-Insolvency Services (RPIS) Framework," focusing on pension services. The procurement aligns with the economic affairs sector and involves services related to corporate restructuring and insolvency proceedings. This activity is part of a completed open procurement method initiated in 2024, progressing from the tender stage to the award, with contracts signed on 1st April 2025. The framework included multiple suppliers and was structured under the CPV classification 66520000. The procurement allowed for an extension possibility of up to four years, incorporating a 2+1+1 option on the initial two-year term.

This framework provides substantial opportunities for business growth in the financial and advisory sector. Companies specialising in financial evaluations, restructuring options, and insolvency advisory services have the chance to support pension scheme trustees in monitoring employer covenants effectively. The procurement is particularly beneficial for large-scale firms that offer comprehensive services, including BDO LLP and Grant Thornton UK Advisory & Tax LLP, among others. By participating in such frameworks, businesses can extend their client base and service offerings in a high-value, public interest domain, positioning themselves as pivotal players in the management of pension funds and associated financial advisory services.

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Notice Title

Restructuring and Pre-Insolvency Services (RPIS) Framework

Notice Description

The scope of services provided under this framework relates to when scheme employers are undergoing corporate restructuring, particularly where this involves insolvency proceedings. These arrangements can have long-term repercussions for schemes' employer covenant and funding, and this panel will ensure that trustees access the expertise needed to protect schemes' interests and maximise the likelihood of delivering a viable employer and scheme at the end of the process.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Services include: - Evaluating employer financial strength - Assessing options to include both solvent/consensual restructuring options as well as relevant formal insolvency processes - Advising scheme trustees on appropriate and proportionate ongoing monitoring of the sponsor covenant

Options: Options to extend framework agreement by up to two periods on one year each (2+1+1).

Renewal: The Framework Agreements will be awarded for an initial period of two (2) years. The Framework Agreement may be extended on the same terms and conditions at the Board's option for a further period or periods not exceeding four (4) years in total (2+1+1).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a428
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029867-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66520000 - Pension services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,640,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PENSION PROTECTION FUND
Additional Buyers

THE BOARD OF THE PENSION PROTECTION FUND

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialservices@ppf.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 8456002541

Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 2NA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLI62 Croydon

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
11
Supplier Names

BDO

EVELYN PARTNERS

GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX

INTERPATH

ISIO GROUP

LANE CLARK & PEACOCK

MENZIES

MERCER

PWC

RSM UK RESTRUCTURING ADVISORY

TENEO FINANCIAL ADVISORY

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