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Additional Voluntary Contributions Support Services

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Additional Voluntary Contributions Support Services" was conducted by Aberdeen City Council, located at Woodhill House, Westburn Road, Aberdeen. This procurement falls under the industry category of general public services, specifically focusing on advisory services for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs). The contract was awarded to Hymans Robertson LLP, located in Glasgow, as of 30th April 2026, with a total contract value of £59,000. The procurement method used was a limited procedure, allowing direct award without prior publication under the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Framework. The services will be delivered at Marischal Square, Broad Street, Aberdeen, within the UKM50 region. This contract is now at the 'Award' stage.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in financial and advisory services. Large-scale businesses and those familiar with pension fund management will find this contract particularly suited to their expertise. The method of direct award under an existing framework highlights the importance of being part of established government frameworks, as it provides direct avenues for securing contracts without traditional competitive bidding. Moreover, businesses focusing on expansions into new service areas or regions could consider leveraging such opportunities for portfolio diversification and strengthening their presence in the market.

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Notice Title

Additional Voluntary Contributions Support Services

Notice Description

Provision of advisory services in relation to Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of advisory services in relation to Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) for North East Scotland Pension Fund.

Procurement Information

Direct award under the LGPS Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831756
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555700
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66523000 - Pension fund consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks 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
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HYMANS ROBERTSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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