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A Multi Provider Framework Agreement for the Provision of Transition Management Services Primarily in Support of the Local Government Pension Scheme

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

11 Mar 2025 at 15:34

Tender

10 Oct 2024 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council has completed the procurement process for a Multi Provider Framework Agreement aimed at providing Transition Management Services primarily in support of the Local Government Pension Scheme. This framework is set within the pension services industry category and covers various UK regions. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with significant involvement from regional authorities such as the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, City of Wolverhampton Council, LGPS Central Limited, and others. Contracts were signed on 10 February 2025, with an estimated value of £15,000,000. The services include Transition Management and Implementation Services and Transition Management Advisory Services, with key suppliers like BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Ltd, Macquarie Capital (Europe) Limited, and Mercer Ltd being awarded contracts.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for firms specialised in pension and investment services to expand their business. Suitable candidates include large investment management firms and advisory companies, given the scope and financial scale of the framework. The structured nature of services demanded, such as implementation and advisory management, offers a platform for firms to demonstrate their expertise and win significant contracts within the public pension sector. Businesses with capabilities in providing high-quality, competitive pension services would be best positioned to benefit from such framework agreements.

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Notice Title

A Multi Provider Framework Agreement for the Provision of Transition Management Services Primarily in Support of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Notice Description

In addition to Norfolk County Council, the Founder Authorities listed in this Contract Notice have established a multi-provider Framework Agreement for Transition Management Services to be available to all LGPS Funds and other bodies as listed in the Contract Notice.

Lot Information

Transition Management and Implementation Services

To provide a wide range of services in relation to Transition and Implementation Services.

Transition Management Advisory Services

To provide a wide range of services in relation to Transition Management Advisory Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a7a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008789-2025
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, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66131100 - Pension investment services

66520000 - Pension services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20251 years 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
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL (AS ADMINISTERING AUTHORITY OF THE WEST YORKSHIRE PENSION FUND)

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL (AS ADMINISTERING AUTHORITY OF THE WEST YORKSHIRE PENSION FUND),

CITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON COUNCIL (AS ADMINISTERING AUTHORITY OF THE WEST MIDLANDS PENSION FUND)

LGPS CENTRAL LIMITED

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL (AS ADMINISTERING AUTHORITY OF THE STAFFORDSHIRE PENSION FUND)

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL (AS ADMINISTERING AUTHORITY OF THE WEST SUSSEX PENSION FUND)

WIRRAL COUNCIL (AS ADMINISTERING AUTHORITY FOR MERSEYSIDE PENSION FUND)

Contact Name
Julie Ward, Wolverhampton
Contact Email
investments@westsussex.gov.uk, julie.ward@norfolk.gov.uk, mpfadmin@wirral.gov.uk, pensionfundenquiries@wolverhampton.gov.uk, pensions.enquiries@staffordshire.gov.uk, pensions@wypf.org.uk, procurement@lgpscentral.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1603224320

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT (UK

HYMANS ROBERTSON

MACQUARIE CAPITAL (EUROPE

MERCER

RUSSELL INVESTMENTS IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES

THE NORTHERN TRUST

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