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Pension Actuary Services

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE

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02 Apr 2026 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire has completed a procurement process for Pension Actuary Services, appointing Mercer A Marsh Business as the supplier. This direct procurement was carried out without competition and falls under the category of services, specifically pension services. The contract period runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with a potential extension until 31st March 2029, covering the region of Preston, United Kingdom. The process was initiated under the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54, and the contract was signed on 31st January 2026.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in actuarial services, particularly those with expertise in pension services, to engage with public authorities and expand their portfolio in the sub-central government sector. The procurement, due to its 'below threshold' nature, could be seen as a potential avenue for smaller enterprises or SMEs to demonstrate their capabilities and establish relationships with governmental bodies. As the contract has already been awarded to Mercer A Marsh Business, it reinforces the importance of maintaining readiness and establishing a solid professional reputation to seize similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Pension Actuary Services

Notice Description

Approval to use Mercer (A Marsh Business) for the provision of the Pension Actuary Service for the period 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. (With the option to extend until 31st March 2029). To Waive Contract Standing Orders 2.1.2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067bee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030950-2026
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

66520000 - Pension services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR4 5SB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERCER A MARSH BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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