Award

SBS Pension Services - Actuarial, Administration and Investment

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Mar 2020 at 00:00

Tender

15 Nov 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is conducting a public procurement process titled "SBS Pension Services - Actuarial, Administration and Investment," which falls under the education sector. This open tender aims to procure services related to the University's Defined Benefit pension scheme, valued at approximately £450 million and catering to around 6,800 members. The procurement has been initiated with a complete status, with crucial deadlines including the end of the tender period on 10th January 2020 and the award period commencing shortly after. Bidders should be aware of the processes involved in this tender, as the university's procurement method allows for open participation.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for firms specialising in pension-related services, including actuarial consultancy, administration, and investment advice. Businesses with proven experience in managing complex Defined Benefit pension schemes will find themselves well-positioned to compete for the awarded contracts. The procurement is set to attract a variety of suppliers, especially those proficient in delivering quality service across the mentioned services, as the university prioritises both quality and price in its evaluation criteria.

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Notice Title

SBS Pension Services - Actuarial, Administration and Investment

Notice Description

he University of Edinburgh Staff Benefits Scheme is the Defined Benefit pension arrangement for support staff within the University of Edinburgh. Established in 1968, the current market value of the Scheme is circa 450million GBP and has approximately 1800 active, 2000 deferred and 2000 pensioner members.

Lot Information

Actuarial & Advisory Services

The Scheme Actuary requirements will be to carry out all statutory duties in respect of the Scheme's triennial valuation including but not limited to:- Actuarial valuation of the Scheme at least once every three years by a qualified scheme actuary, All actuarial certification required including rates of contributions, Annual funding updates, highlighting the financial implications of significant events and indicating changes in the level of coverage of the Scheme's liabilities by its assets since the last actuarial valuation and any implications for contribution levels,Actuarial factors used in the administration of the Scheme,Costing and confirmation of effect of any proposed benefit structure changes,Individual calculations as required,Collation of all information required for PPF levy and input of information to the relevant statutory body, and provision of PPF levy estimates,Assistance with contingent asset certification/recertification, Preparation of wording of summary annual report and summary funding statements and review of member documentation, Scheme Trust Deed and Rule, Provision of verbal/written reports for meetings as necessary, Provision of robust advice on regulations, best practice,operational practice and other pension matters, legislative changes and accounting issues and production of annual calculations and advice for University accounting disclosures, e.g. FRS102,Provision of any other such duties as may be required to meet legislative requirements. Tenderers may specify other recommendations for improvements in service delivery or quality.. Additional Consultancy service requirements but not limited to:- Develop and maintain the Scheme's Risk Register document, Attendance of Scheme Actuary at 4 pre-meetings with Chair of Trustee and 4 Trustee Board meetings per annum, Provision of relevant Trustee Training, drafting and/or reviewing documentation for the Scheme including Rule changes and member communications.

Renewal: 24 month

Administration Services

Provision of a highly efficient service to members with robust workflow processes to facilitate a UK defined benefit pension arrangement,Provision of online modelling tools to allow members to produce self-service data for retirement planning,Provision of suitable data transfer mechanisms to allow upload of relevant member data from the University's central HR/payroll system, Provision of accurate and timely standard and ad hoc management information and reports, and other projects or services related to scheme administration, Provision of a dedicated named point of contact available for University staff supported by a team of experienced staff, Provision of a secure UK based administration system for data management with appropriate business continuity processes in place, Provision of a service that complies with the regulatory framework relevant to UK pensions and the SBS pension scheme Rules. Cash Management Operation and maintenance of the Trustee Bank Account including bank reconciliations and processing of payments, Maintaining a cashbook for recording payments and receipts. Pension Scheme Accounting Completion of Statutory Returns, Preparation of Annual Trustee Report and Accounts, Drafting and preparation of Annual Members' Report, Facilitation of Annual Audit. Pensioner Payroll General payroll management, Payslip and P60 production, Statutory changes/returns, Routine pensioner existence checks.

Renewal: 24 months

Investment Consultancy Services

The Trustees require advice on all aspects of scheme investment, specifically investment advice is sought for - Investment strategy development and review, Selection, monitoring, review and reporting on the performance of investment Fund Managers, Attending, supporting and arranging presentations made by the incumbent or prospective investment managers, Quarterly reporting to and attendance at four Investment sub-committee meetings per annum, Reporting on the performance of managers against benchmarks and the overall investment performance of the Scheme, General advice in respect of the scheme's investment activities including Trustee education.

Renewal: 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000604091
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383275
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66131100 - Pension investment services

66141000 - Pension fund management services

66519600 - Actuarial services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£770,500 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20205 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
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Andy Kordiak
Contact Email
andy.kordiak@ed.ac.uk, gordon.whittaker@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508, +44 1316502759

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HYMANS ROBERTSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372293
    SBS Pension Services - Actuarial, Administration and Investment - he University of Edinburgh Staff Benefits Scheme is the Defined Benefit pension arrangement for support staff within the University of Edinburgh. Established in 1968, the current market value of the Scheme is circa 450million GBP and has approximately 1800 active, 2000 deferred and 2000 pensioner members.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383275
    SBS Pension Services - Actuarial, Administration and Investment - he University of Edinburgh Staff Benefits Scheme is the Defined Benefit pension arrangement for support staff within the University of Edinburgh. Established in 1968, the current market value of the Scheme is circa 450million GBP and has approximately 1800 active, 2000 deferred and 2000 pensioner members.

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