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Shared Cost Pension AVC -Managed Service

RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC

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10 Dec 2025 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC, a sub-central public authority under Welsh devolved regulations, involved awarding a contract titled "Shared Cost Pension AVC - Managed Service". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically government employee pension schemes, and is meant for the region of UKL15 in the United Kingdom. The process adopted a direct procurement method, deemed below threshold and light-touch, without competition. The contract was awarded to AVC Wise Ltd (t/a My Money Matters) and became active from 23rd November 2025, with a completion date of 22nd November 2030. The gross value of the contract is £250,000, intended to deliver a fully managed pension AVC support solution inclusive of employee communication and digital investment advice.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in financial services and employee benefits consultancy, particularly those with expertise in managed pensions and salary sacrifice arrangements. Large enterprises, such as AVC Wise Ltd, capable of providing comprehensive support services, including bespoke scheme guidance and advanced technology systems, would be well-positioned to compete. The emphasis on creative employee communications and customer service provision further extends the opportunity to firms skilled in marketing and advisory services, indicating diverse avenues for business growth and expansion within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Shared Cost Pension AVC -Managed Service

Notice Description

To provide a Fully Managed 'shared cost pension salary sacrifice AVC' support solution. That includes: bespoke scheme guidance; AVC investment provider and Pension Fund liaison; Employees Communications, marketing and advertising; technology system for the Employee and Council; a Customer Service Centre; Provision of 'Digital Investment Advice';.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f293
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081390-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75320000 - Government employee pension schemes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
23 Nov 2025 - 22 Nov 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 4TH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVC WISE LTD (T/A MY MONEY MATTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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