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AVC by Salary Sacrifice

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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26 Aug 2025 at 08:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has concluded a procurement process to provide a shared cost salary sacrifice Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) service for police staff pension scheme members. This contract was awarded directly, following Greater Manchester Police's exemption process, without competition, due to its below-threshold value. The contract, legally based on the 2023 UK legislation, will be active from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2029. Located in Manchester, the procurement process falls under the public authority - sub-central government category, focusing on financial and insurance services.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial services. It is particularly suitable for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like AVC WISE LIMITED, the chosen supplier. Such partnerships can help these businesses expand their footprint in the financial services sector by working with public authorities. The structured, long-term nature of this contract provides a stable revenue stream, encouraging business growth and development.

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Notice Title

AVC by Salary Sacrifice

Notice Description

Provision of a shared cost salary sacrifice AVC service to police staff pension scheme members. Awarded via GMP's exemption process as per GMP Contract Standing Orders. Contracted by Greater Manchester Combined Authority for Greater Manchester Police.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058d7b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051137-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£95,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@gmp.police.uk
Contact Phone
01618561140

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVC WISE

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