Award

Independent Local Pension Board Chair for Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority

MID AND WEST WALES FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Jun 2025 at 10:07

S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 14:22

S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority has awarded a contract for the position of Independent Local Pension Board Chair. This contract, valued at £53,500, has been awarded to Craven Advisory Services Limited. The procurement process focused on services related to pension fund management and administration, with the main goal of ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and efficient operation of the Firefighters' Pension Scheme(s). The contract is set to begin on 1st August 2025 and will run for three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. This award, concluded in June 2025, signifies the completion of the procurement stage and initiation of the contract, actively engaging in consultancy services for the buying organisation located in Carmarthen.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for consultancy businesses specialising in pension fund management and related administrative services. Companies with expertise in government pension schemes and compliance with regulations would be well-suited to explore similar opportunities as the appointed Independent Local Pension Board Chair. As Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority is governed by public law, potential suppliers with experience in working with public sectors and aligning services to regulatory standards could position themselves advantageously for upcoming tenders within this sector, leveraging the open procurement method used in securing this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Local Pension Board Chair for Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority

Notice Description

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority is seeking to appoint an Independent Local Pension Board Chair on a consultancy basis to assist the Authority (Scheme Manager) in relation to the administration and governance of the Firefighters' Pension Scheme(s), in order to ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and any requirements of the Pensions Regulator.The Chair will ensure that the scheme operates efficiently, effectively, and in compliance with relevant regulations.The outcome of the procurement is to appoint a qualified and experienced individual to the position of Independent Local Pension Board Chair. The appointed Chair will be responsible for providing leadership and guidance to the pension board, ensuring that it fulfills its statutory duties and responsibilities.The contract period will be for three years, commencing on the 1st August 2025 with the possibility of a two-year extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-148175
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148175
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

66141000 - Pension fund management services

66520000 - Pension services

66523100 - Pension fund administration services

75320000 - Government employee pension schemes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID AND WEST WALES FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
David Williams
Contact Email
procurement@mawwfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3706060699

Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 1SP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town West
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRAVEN ADVISORY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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