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Public Pension Adminstration Software

SCOTTISH PUBLIC PENSIONS AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Public Pensions Agency is currently engaged in the procurement of a Public Pension Administration Software, aimed at servicing various pension schemes for employees of the National Health Service, Scottish teachers, and emergency services in Scotland. The procurement process is at the contract stage, having been initiated as a tender and awarded recently. The total duration of the contract is set for 13 years, with delivery taking place at the agency's address in Tweedbank, Galashiels. This operation falls under the services industry category, specifically classified under CPV codes for software and IT services. Notably, the overall procurement could contribute to improving continuity and administration efficiency within public pension services across Scotland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for software development and IT service providers who specialise in pension administration systems and related technologies. Businesses equipped to handle complex administrative processes, data reconciliation, and compliance with regulatory frameworks will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. As the agency manages a sizeable number of active and deferred members spanning various pension schemes, companies that can demonstrate proven experience in delivering robust technological solutions that streamline pension administration processes will be particularly attractive candidates in this competitive bidding environment.

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Notice Title

Public Pension Adminstration Software

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) is an Agency of the Scottish Government. Its' principal role is to administer the pensions, premature retirement and injury benefit schemes for employees of the National Health Service in Scotland (NHSSS) and for members of the Scottish Teachers' Superannuation Scheme (STSS). This existing service was extended in April 2015 to include Scotland's Police and Fire fighters' Pension Schemes. The number of active members for each of the schemes is currently as follows: NHSSS circa 164k STSS circa 79k Firefighters Scheme 4k Police Scheme 17k The number of deferred members is: NHSSS circa 57k STSS circa 16k Firefighters Scheme 520 Police Scheme 2k The number of pensioners is: NHSS circa 83k STSS circa 68k Firefighters Scheme 4k Police Scheme 15k

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000515883
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT298825
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72250000 - System and support services

72253200 - Systems support services

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Apr 200718 years 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PUBLIC PENSIONS AGENCY
Contact Name
Michelle Lee
Contact Email
michelle.lee@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1896893000

Buyer Location

Locality
GALASHIELS
Postcode
TD1 3TE
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Leaderdale and Melrose
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

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