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Pensions Advisor

WASTE & RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME

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04 Aug 2026 at 14:13

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP), located in Banbury, UK, is currently in the tender stage for a public procurement process titled "Pensions Advisor" under the industry category of pension services. This opportunity invites experienced independent advisers to provide strategic, governance, and engagement support for WRAP's Group Personal Pension arrangement. The open competition allows submissions until 4th September 2026, with an enquiry period closing on 21st August 2026. Notably, the estimated contract value is £120,000 GBP, and the contract period extends from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2028, with the potential for a two-year extension.

This tender offers significant business growth potential for firms specialising in pension advisory services. It is particularly well-suited for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) that can demonstrate a proactive approach, market insight, and adherence to best practices. With a focus on quality criteria such as methodology, delivery, and team competence alongside pricing, this tender creates an encouraging platform for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in legal and financial service offerings. Companies with a strong track record in innovative pension solutions and governance would find this a lucrative opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pensions Advisor

Notice Description

WRAP is seeking to appoint an experienced, independent pensions adviser to provide strategic, governance and member engagement support for its Group Personal Pension arrangement. The appointed adviser will work collaboratively with WRAP's Pensions Forum, HR and Finance teams to ensure the scheme remains well governed, compliant with legislative and regulatory requirements, represents good value for members, and continues to support employee financial wellbeing. The successful supplier should demonstrate a proactive approach, bringing market insight, innovation and best practice rather than solely responding to requests. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Banbury:-Pension-services./N85D265TB8 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/N85D265TB8

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1x 2 year optional extension, if utilised.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06db83
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073797-2026
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

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66520000 - Pension services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
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
WASTE & RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BANBURY
Postcode
OX16 5BH
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cherwell
Electoral Ward
Banbury Cross and Neithrop
Westminster Constituency
Banbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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