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Independent Professional Observer

Fife Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Aug 2021 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

21 Jun 2021 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council is seeking an Independent Professional Observer (IPO) to assist with the administration of the Fife Council Pension Fund. This procurement process, identified as an open tender, is currently in the award stage following a competitive bidding phase. The preparation for this contract began with the tender announcement on 21st June 2021, with submissions due by 9th July 2021. The project is situated in Glenrothes, UK, and falls under the services industry category focusing on general public services and environmental protection.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial advisory, consultancy services, or public sector administration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as evidenced by the existing competition, with two bids including SME submissions already received. Companies that can demonstrate relevant experience in providing professional oversight or consulting services aligned with public sector needs will likely find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Professional Observer

Notice Description

Fife Council require the appointment of an Independent Professional Observer (IPO). The IPO will provide support, feedback and assistance on Fife's administration of the Fife Council Pension Fund.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Fife Council require the appointment of an Independent Professional Observer (IPO). The IPO will provide support, feedback and assistance on Fife's administration of the Fife Council Pension Fund

Renewal: Option of an extension to the contract period of 2 additional periods of 2 years (a total of up to 4 additional years).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000656511
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG425911
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66131100 - Pension investment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Following expiry of contract

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Fife Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 6GH
Postcode Area
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Giffordgate Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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