Award

Backlog clearance support

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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19 Dec 2024 at 14:24

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has awarded a contract for backlog clearance support in the pension services industry to Hymans Robertson LLP. The contract, signed on 18th November 2024, is valued at £2,799,525 and spans two years with an optional one-year extension. Hymans Robertson LLP will perform data rectifications and processing to ensure accurate reporting to pension scheme members. This project comes under the National LGPS Frameworks - Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Lot 1: Pensions Administration Operational Services, and follows a limited procurement method.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in pension services and data management. Companies experienced in data rectification and processing, particularly those familiar with LGPS frameworks, will be well-suited to compete for such contracts. By securing such projects, businesses can expand their service offerings to public sector pension schemes, enhancing their market presence and building a robust portfolio in the financial services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Backlog clearance support

Notice Description

Kent County Council have appointed Hymans Robertson LLP on a 2 year contract with the option for a further 1 year extension to complete data rectifications and processing to ensure data is fit for accurate reporting to pension scheme members. The supplier was appointed via the National LGPS Frameworks - Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Lot 1: Pensions Administration Operational Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Kent County Council have appointed Hymans Robertson LLP on a 2 year contract with the option for a further 1 year extension to complete data rectifications and processing to ensure data is fit for accurate reporting to pension scheme members. The supplier was appointed via the National LGPS Frameworks - Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Lot 1: Pensions Administration Operational Services.

Options: There is an optional 1 year extension.

Procurement Information

This procurement was completed via a PCR compliant framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c9a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040991-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,799,525 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20241 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alex Whelan
Contact Email
alexander.whelan@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HYMANS ROBERTSON

Further Information

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