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Pensions Advisory Support - LGPS valuation 2025

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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30 Apr 2026 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk Council, a public authority operating under sub-central government, conducted a procurement process for "Pensions Advisory Support - LGPS valuation 2025," which has now reached completion. The procurement method was direct, taking place below the threshold without competition, and involved services within the pension services industry category. The contract, taking place in the United Kingdom, was awarded to KPMG LLP. The contract period started on 22nd December 2025 and concluded on 5th March 2026, with a total value of £42,000 (net of taxes). The procurement aimed to cover essential analysis, strategy development, negotiation, and advanced support over two phases.

This tender represents a potential opportunity for businesses specialising in pension services, particularly those capable of providing advisory and strategic support in local government pension scheme valuations. While the contract was awarded directly, understanding such opportunities can be beneficial for future participation in similar tenders. Businesses well-suited to compete in these scenarios include those with strong expertise in financial and pension advisory sectors, particularly those familiar with public sector requirements and regulations. Being involved in such prestigious projects could enhance the profile and credibility of participating firms, opening further growth avenues within the public procurement domain.

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Notice Title

Pensions Advisory Support - LGPS valuation 2025

Notice Description

Phase one: Essential Analysis and Strategy Development, Phase Two: Negotiation and Advanced Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068f05
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039748-2026
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
Large

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
£42,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2025 - 5 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 1RT
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG

Further Information

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