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Pension System Support

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking support for its pension system through the procurement titled "Pension System Support." This tender falls under the services category, specifically related to waste haulage and general public services. The council is currently at the award stage of the procurement process, having signed the contract on 29 April 2019, with an active status and a contract value of £121,047.30. The procurement method utilised was limited, which was justified by the technical nature of the service required, as Aquila Heywood Limited is the only provider able to deliver the necessary support for the pension system, given their exclusive rights to its intellectual property. The location for the delivery of services is Dumfries, UK.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in pension management systems and support services, particularly those with experience working with local authorities. Given the council's intent to conduct a comprehensive review of its pension system within a year, vendors capable of providing innovative solutions and enhancements to pension administration would benefit from this engagement. It is an ideal opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer tailored services, as the council aims to form a long-term partnership with a reliable service provider in preparation for future procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Pension System Support

Notice Description

Dumfries and Galloway Council currently has a licence to operate a pension system provided by Aquila Heywood Limited. The council to now e require additional support for a period of 12 months to allow the council adequate time to formally review its requirements for a pension system and go to market.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Dumfries and Galloway Council holds a licence to access and use Altair pension administration system with Aquila HeywoodD Limited . Aquila Heywood Limited owns and has exclusive rights in respect of all intellectual property rights in the councils current pension system and Heywood Ltd is, therefore, the only provider able to meet the council need for continued support and maintenance of the pension system . Dumfries and Galloway Council are however currently reviewing the system and intend within the next 12 month to go to market for a solution to its longer term requirements.

Procurement Information

The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Directive

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000582316
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358098
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
SME

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£121,047 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20196 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
DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rebecca Scott, Sheryl Walker
Contact Email
rebecca.scott3@dumgal.gov.uk, sheryl.walker@dumgal.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 2HP
Post Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway

Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AQUILA HEYWOOD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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