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29 Jun 2026 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

Great Places Housing Group Limited, a sub-central government public authority, initiated a tender for "Pension Transfer Legal Support" aimed at evaluating the transfer of pensions. This procurement falls within the services category and covers locations in the UKD and UKE3 regions. The process was completed with TROWERS & HAMLINS LLP as the awarded supplier. The contract was signed on 13 November 2025 and remains active until 12 November 2027, with a total gross value of £46,500, of which £38,750 is the net amount. The procurement method was categorised as "Below threshold - unknown" and the tender is in the Award stage as of 29 June 2026.

This opportunity offers significant business growth potential, especially for firms specialising in group pension services. Legal firms with large-scale operations, akin to TROWERS & HAMLINS LLP, can leverage their expertise in public sector regulations to compete effectively. Businesses suited for this opportunity should have a comprehensive understanding of pension-related legal support and a strong presence in the specified UK regions. With strategic planning and competent service delivery, suppliers can enhance their portfolio by engaging in government contracts of this nature.

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Notice Title

Pension Transfer Legal Support

Notice Description

Pension Transfer Legal Support - the evaluation process for the transfer of pensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bf6b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060899-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66522000 - Group pension services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20258 months ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2025 - 12 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREAT PLACES HOUSING GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M21 7QP
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Chorlton Park
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Withington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TROWERS & HAMLINS

Further Information

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