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Public Pensions Administration Software

SCOTTISH PUBLIC PENSIONS AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Public Pensions Agency is currently involved in the procurement process for "Public Pensions Administration Software", aimed at enhancing the administration of pension schemes for the National Health Service, Teachers, Police, and Firefighters in Scotland. This procurement falls under the services industry category and is located in Galashiels, UK. The procurement method is classified as limited, following an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement process is currently in the "award" stage, with the contract signed on 23rd May 2018, scheduled for a potential extension lasting up to 48 months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for software developers and service providers specialising in pension administration systems and workforce management solutions. Companies that can offer innovative software capable of supporting the complex requirements of public sector pension schemes, including integrated electronic document management and data interface functionalities, would be particularly suited to compete. Additionally, businesses that excel in delivering continuity and upgrades to critical services may find a valuable opportunity within this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Public Pensions Administration Software

Notice Description

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 the two Firefighters Pension Schemes and two Police Pension Schemes in Scotland. 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 as follows: NHSSS circa 57k STSS circa 16k Firefighters Scheme 520 Police Scheme 2k The number of pensioners is as follows: NHSS circa 83k STSS circa 68k Firefighters Scheme 4k Police Scheme 15k

Lot Information

Lot 1

The original contract, competitively procured to Contract Notice 2006/S077-081151 to purchase a Pensions Administration solution which: i. facilitates the administration of existing pension schemes ii. has sufficient flexibility to accommodate both new pension schemes and additional business from other public sector pension schemes. iii. accurately record all aspects of operational activities, providing financial and management information to support the SPPA's business needs. iv. has integrated Electronic Document Management (EDM) and workflow functionality v. enables electronic data interfaces for Government Agencies, Scottish Government corporate systems, employers and pension scheme members. In addition to the above requirements, the SPPA is seeking to include an exercise of scanning all NHSS and STSS case files into the current EDM system in order that all case files are accessible via electronic means.

Procurement Information

The Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) currently administers the Scottish NHS, Teachers, Police and Fire Pension Schemes in Scotland. SPPA initiated the OJEU phase of its procurement project for a replacement system with the publication of a Prior Information Notice (PIN) on 17 March 2014. A contract due to run until [2025] was awarded in October 2015 but was ended early in 2018. SPPA has in place an existing contract with Heywood Ltd for the supply of a Pension Administration System, the contract for which is due to expire in March 2020 and which had been in place so as to cover the period in which the replacement system was being built. The SPPA is not able to complete a re-procurement process, for a complex, business critical software solution by March 2020 and the continuity of the pension administration service is an urgent and overriding priority to ensure integrity of a system serving approximately 180,000 pensioners. Urgent contract extension, pursuant to Regulation 33(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 with Heywood Ltd is therefore essential to ensure that there is no disruption to the service provided by the SPPA to pensioners, scheme members and employers. As part of the extension SPPA will need to consider some essential upgrade work. The contract with Heywood Ltd will be extended for a maximum 48 month additional period. This is essential for SPPA to complete a comprehensive and robust tender exercise. SPPA expect to start the tender exercise in 2019.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000544006
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL325899
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 May 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PUBLIC PENSIONS AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY320144
    Public Pensions Administration Software - 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 the two Firefighters Pension Schemes and two Police Pension Schemes in Scotland. 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 as follows: NHSSS circa 57k STSS circa 16k Firefighters Scheme 520 Police Scheme 2k The number of pensioners is as follows: NHSS circa 83k STSS circa 68k Firefighters Scheme 4k Police Scheme 15k
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL325899
    Public Pensions Administration Software - 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 the two Firefighters Pension Schemes and two Police Pension Schemes in Scotland. 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 as follows: NHSSS circa 57k STSS circa 16k Firefighters Scheme 520 Police Scheme 2k The number of pensioners is as follows: NHSS circa 83k STSS circa 68k Firefighters Scheme 4k Police Scheme 15k

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