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Award

30 Jul 2026 at 08:07

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for Actuarial Services, which are intended to support its Pension Services division. This contract, identified by award ID 071976-2026, followed a selective procurement method through an award under framework, highlighting its competitive nature. The buyer, Durham County Council, is located in Durham, UK, with the supplier being HYMANS ROBERTSON LLP, based in London. The contract, valued at £1,200,000 excluding VAT, was awarded on 30 July 2026 and will commence on 1 August 2026, running through to 31 July 2029, with an option for renewal for two additional 36-month periods. The project falls within the services category and relates to the management of pension funds, classified under CPV code 66141000.

This contract presents significant opportunities for companies specialised in providing actuarial and pension management services, particularly those with the capability to handle large-scale projects over extended periods. Businesses with a proven track record in managing public sector pension schemes will find this tender particularly lucrative. The procurement process, designed to select capable and competitive firms, provides a platform for growth in public sector engagement, enhancing reputability and experience in servicing government contracts. Additionally, the framework’s renewal potential offers sustained engagement and business continuity through long-term collaboration opportunities.

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Notice Title

Actuarial Services

Notice Description

Actuarial Services for Durham County Council Pension Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d724
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071976-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66141000 - Pension fund management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HYMANS ROBERTSON

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