Tender

Pension support services for employees 2026/27

NHS ENGLAND

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Tender

26 Mar 2026 at 09:55

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has initiated an open tender for the procurement of pension support services for its employees for the 2026/27 period. This tender, identified by ID C434058, seeks expert advice and support in pension matters, especially during organisational transitions, redundancies, and complex decisions across NHS and Civil Service schemes. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions being accepted until 9th April 2026, and enquiries closing by 2nd April 2026. The service contract is projected to commence on 1st June 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027, with the physical location being NHS England's offices in London. This procurement falls under the health services category and is being handled through an open competition below the threshold, utilising the Atamis tendering portal for electronic submissions. The total contract value stands at £82,000, with an emphasis on technical and social value criteria constituting 80% of the evaluation.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for firms specialising in pension advisory and support services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, due to the suitability criteria outlined. Businesses demonstrating strong technical capabilities and social value insights are well-positioned to excel, given the procurement's weighted focus. Besides providing a platform to collaborate with a central government authority like NHS England, successful bidders can expand their footprint in the public sector, gaining recognition in a pivotal industry segment. The procurement method fosters open competition, allowing new entrants to compete on a level playing field, thus broadening opportunities for expanding service offerings and increasing market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pension support services for employees 2026/27

Notice Description

A supplier is required to deliver comprehensive, expert pension advice and support services (digital, virtual and in-person) to all NHS England employees, particularly to support organisational transition, redundancies and exits, and complex pension decisions across NHS and Civil Service schemes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06749f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027705-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£82,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£82,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 20265 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

Notice Documents

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