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11 Mar 2024 at 00:00

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04 Oct 2023 at 01:00

Tender

03 Oct 2023 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has completed the procurement process for the tender titled "Address Tracing and Mortality Screening – Member Data Services" in the services category. The procurement stage was an open procedure, with the contract awarded to Capita Business Services Limited. The tender was for the Lothian Pension Fund and had a value of £98,625. The City of Edinburgh Council acted as the buyer and the location was in Edinburgh, UK. The deadline for review procedures is specified, and the award was signed on 7th February 2024.

This tender for Member Data Services presents opportunities for businesses in data services, particularly those experienced in address tracing and mortality screening. Companies with expertise in handling member records, pension fund administration, and data accuracy would be well-suited to compete. The contract allows for recurring requirements and focuses on improving member communication and record accuracy for the Lothian Pension Fund in Edinburgh and the Lothians. The procurement method emphasised quality as a major criterion, alongside price considerations, creating a competitive landscape for service providers.

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Notice Title

Address Tracing and Mortality Screening - Member Data Services

Notice Description

The Lothian Pension Fund require a range of Member Data Services to assist the with effective administration of their funds. The two services required are address tracing and mortality screening this allows the Lothian Pension Fund to update member records with the member's correct address and to check the existence of members thus avoiding overpayment of benefits where pensioner members have deceased or alerting the Fund where deferred beneficiaries have died and a benefit may be payable.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council is acting on behalf of Lothian Pension Fund ("LPF") in the execution of this Tender, but will not be party to the contract or the management of the contract through its lifetime. LPF is the organisation responsible for administering the Local Government Pension Scheme in the Lothian area. Lothian Pension Fund administers the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) in Edinburgh and the Lothians. LPF require a supplier to conduct Mortality Screening on all Lothian Pension Fund's pensioner and deferred members and to conduct address tracing on all untraced deferred members. This will be a recurring requirement, however through time the requirement may reduce. The requirement is needed to improve the accuracy of member records in accordance with the Pensions Regulator's legislation on record keeping. In additional to improving their records, the service will improve the effectiveness of the communication between Lothian Pension Fund and its members, alerting members timeously with information about elections or choices they are required to make in relation to their benefits that may affect their rights under the scheme.

Renewal: The contract period will be for an initial 2 year period with the option to extend for a further 3 x12 month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000743239
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500619
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

66131100 - Pension investment services

66141000 - Pension fund management services

66520000 - Pension services

72416000 - Application service providers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£98,625 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2023 - 26 Sep 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The City of Edinburgh Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Postcode Area
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

Capita Business Services Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT489648
    Address Tracing and Mortality Screening - Member Data Services - The Lothian Pension Fund require a range of Member Data Services to assist the with effective administration of their funds. The two services required are address tracing and mortality screening this allows the Lothian Pension Fund to update member records with the member's correct address and to check the existence of members thus avoiding overpayment of benefits where pensioner members have deceased or alerting the Fund where deferred beneficiaries have died and a benefit may be payable.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500619
    Address Tracing and Mortality Screening - Member Data Services - The Lothian Pension Fund require a range of Member Data Services to assist the with effective administration of their funds. The two services required are address tracing and mortality screening this allows the Lothian Pension Fund to update member records with the member's correct address and to check the existence of members thus avoiding overpayment of benefits where pensioner members have deceased or alerting the Fund where deferred beneficiaries have died and a benefit may be payable.

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