Tender

Port of Dover - Risk Settlement Advisory Services 2025

DOVER HARBOUR BOARD

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22 Oct 2025 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Dover Harbour Board is currently in the tender stage of procuring Risk Settlement Advisory Services for the Port of Dover. This open procedure aims to secure subject matter experts in pension services, classified under CPV code 66520000. The procurement has been updated as of 21 November 2025, with a submission deadline on 9 January 2026, for services expected to commence by 14 March 2026. The procurement is valued at £600,000 gross and is located in the UKJ44 region, United Kingdom. Key dates include the enquiry period closing on 31 October 2025 and the award decision by 2 March 2026, marking significant milestones in the procurement timeline.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in financial advisory services, specifically those experienced in pension-related risk management. The open procurement method ensures broad market participation, providing an advantageous platform for service providers capable of delivering high-quality and cost-effective solutions. SME advisory firms with expertise in risk management and financial consulting could greatly benefit from joining this competitive bidding process, which includes criteria balanced between quality and pricing. Furthermore, the allowance for electronic submissions facilitates wider access and potentially reduces administrative barriers for interested bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Port of Dover - Risk Settlement Advisory Services 2025

Notice Description

The Port of Dover wishes to retain the services of subject matter experts in the provision of Risk Settlement Advisory Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Market conditions will drive when the contract ends.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d1d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075995-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66520000 - Pension services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Mar 2026 - 13 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DOVER HARBOUR BOARD
Contact Name
Amy Logan
Contact Email
podtender@portofdover.com
Contact Phone
+44(0)1304240400

Buyer Location

Locality
DOVER
Postcode
CT17 9BU
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ44 East Kent

Local Authority
Dover
Electoral Ward
Town & Castle
Westminster Constituency
Dover and Deal

Further Information

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