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Multi-Provider Framework Agreement for the Provision of Actuarial, Benefits and Governance Consultancy Services

Norfolk County Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jan 2026 at 17:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

29 Oct 2025 at 17:35

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

20 May 2025 at 16:42

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council has completed the procurement process for a Multi-Provider Framework Agreement concerning Actuarial, Benefits, and Governance Consultancy Services in support of the Local Government Pension Scheme. This extensive agreement encompasses a collaboration with key public authorities, including the Environment Agency, Essex, Hampshire, Surrey, and Kent County Councils. The framework, segmented into five lots focusing on diverse consultancy services, commenced on January 8, 2026, and runs until January 7, 2034. The procurement employed an open procedure and aligns with the Procurement Act 2023, offering periodic opportunities for reassessment over its duration. This collaboration emphasizes strategic governance and consultancy within the local government sector in regions across the UK.

This framework presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in financial and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in actuarial, pension fund consultancy, and governance advisory roles. Large enterprises like Aon Solutions UK Ltd and BARNETT WADDINGHAM LLP are involved, signaling a strong market competitiveness and potential for growth in this industry sector. Businesses capable of offering innovative solutions with stringent performance and management capabilities could see substantial growth, leveraging this framework's reach within the public sector and its strategic expansion plans, including the possible formation of a Mayoral Combined Authority. Opportunities are ripe for businesses to engage with the framework's dynamic procurement strategy, facilitating both direct awards and competitive bidding options.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Multi-Provider Framework Agreement for the Provision of Actuarial, Benefits and Governance Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council, on its own behalf and on behalf of the Environment Agency (as Administering Authority of the Environment Agency Pension Fund), Essex County Council (as Administering Authority of the Essex Pension Fund), Hampshire County Council (as Administering Authority of the Hampshire Pension Fund), Surrey County Council (as Administering Authority of the Surrey Pension Fund) and Kent County Council (as Administering Authority of the Kent Pension Fund) has let a multi-provider, Framework Agreement for the provision of Actuarial, Benefits and Governance Consultancy Services primarily in support of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). This Procurement was split into 5 Lots Lot 1 - Actuarial Services Lot 2 - Benefits Consultancy Lot 3 - Governance Consultancy Lot 4 Funding Risk Advisory Services Lot 5 Consultancy Services to Support Specialist Projects There is no guarantee of business. Government has invited participation by Norfolk in the Local Government Review. This process has the potential to lead to unitary local government in Norfolk. The contract may be assigned or novated to any successor authority(ies) to Norfolk County Council or to any joint body incorporating or formed by any such successor. The County Council or a successor authority or joint body may order services on behalf of other local authorities serving any area within Norfolk's current geographical boundaries.

Lot Information

Actuarial Services

Provision of Actuarial Services

Benefits Consultancy

Provision of Benefits Consultancy

Governance Consultancy

Provision of Governance Consultancy

Funding Risk Advisory Services

Provision of Funding Risk Advisory Services

Consultancy Services to Support Specialist Projects

Provision of Consultancy Services to Support Specialist Projects

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05196d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007782-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66519600 - Actuarial services

66520000 - Pension services

66523000 - Pension fund consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2026 - 7 Jan 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Norfolk County Council
Additional Buyers

Environment Agency

Essex County Council

Hampshire County Council

Kent County Council

Surrey County Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Postcode Area
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
12
Supplier Names

Aon Solutions UK Ltd

BARNETT WADDINGHAM LLP

GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX LLP

Government Actuary's Department

HYMANS ROBERTSON LLP

ISIO GROUP LIMITED

KPMG LLP

MERCER LIMITED

PAYMASTER (1836) LIMITED

PENFIDA LTD

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP

REDINGTON LIMITED

Further Information

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