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Provision of Pensions Consultancy Support Services

UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Dundee is seeking proposals for the "Provision of Pensions Consultancy Support Services" aimed at optimising benefit changes for the University. This open tender process is currently in the award stage, having been finalised on 6th October 2020. The project, valued at £82,000, is situated in Dundee, UK, with the successful vendor being Mercer, a large supplier in the field. Interested parties should note that the original tender period ended on 31st July 2020.

This consultancy contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pensions consultancy, actuarial services, and related financial advisory roles. Companies with expertise in designing and implementing pension solutions, as well as those that can effectively consult and communicate organisational changes, would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders within the education sector. Engaging in such contracts not only expands the service portfolio but also enhances networking and collaboration opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Pensions Consultancy Support Services

Notice Description

The University of Dundee (UoD) has a requirement for the provision of Pensions Consultancy Support to explore, design, consult, communicate and implement benefit change for UODSS

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Dundee (UoD) has a requirement for the provision of Pensions Consultancy Support to explore, design, consult, communicate and implement benefit change for UODSS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000624857
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401031
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

66520000 - Pension services

66523000 - Pension fund consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£82,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 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 DUNDEE
Contact Name
Colin Girdwood
Contact Email
csgirdwood@dundee.ac.uk, v.a.z.watson@dundee.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1382384066, +44 1382386811

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4HN
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERCER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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