--- title: "Multi Provider Framework Agreement for the Provision of Actuarial, Benefits and Governance Consultancy Services primarily in support of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-12ea8813-71d6-4f57-a564-9afec9b1dec2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-12ea8813-71d6-4f57-a564-9afec9b1dec2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-12ea8813-71d6-4f57-a564-9afec9b1dec2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-12ea8813-71d6-4f57-a564-9afec9b1dec2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-12-19" --- # Multi Provider Framework Agreement for the Provision of Actuarial, Benefits and Governance Consultancy Services primarily in support of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12ea8813-71d6-4f57-a564-9afec9b1dec2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-12ea8813-71d6-4f57-a564-9afec9b1dec2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-12ea8813-71d6-4f57-a564-9afec9b1dec2.json) ## Summary Norfolk County Council, along with the Environment Agency, Essex County Council, Hampshire County Council, and Kent County Council, is initiating an open procurement process for a Multi Provider Framework Agreement for the provision of Actuarial, Benefits, and Governance Consultancy Services, primarily supporting the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). This procurement, divided into five lots—Actuarial Services, Benefits Consultancy, Governance Consultancy, Funding Risk Advisory Services, and Consultancy Services to Support Specialist Projects—takes place within the category of pension services (CPV 66520000). Interested suppliers can participate electronically through Norfolk County Council's e-procurement system, with the tender period ending on 28 April 2025 and the contract period spanning from 14 July 2025 to 13 July 2029. The location for service delivery includes various regions, including the United Kingdom and European territories, with the procurement process currently at the tender stage. This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for consultancy firms experienced in actuarial, benefits, governance, and funding risk advisory services. The framework's multi-provider nature allows multiple businesses to secure a place in different lots, creating extensive contractual opportunities. The long-term contract period offers sustained revenue potential and strategic engagement in public sector pension management. Firms with robust capabilities in pension consultancy and a strategic interest in collaborating with local government entities will find this procurement particularly suitable. ## Notice Norfolk County Council, on its own behalf and on behalf of the Environment Agency (as Administering Authority of the Environment Agency Pension fund), Essex County Council (as Administering Authority of the Essex Pension Fund), Hampshire County Council and Kent County Council (as Administering Authority of the Kent Pension Fund) wish to let a multi-provider, Framework Agreement for the provision of Actuarial, Benefits and Governance Consultancy Services primarily in support of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). This procurement is divided into 5 Lots Lot 1 Actuarial Services Lot 2 Benefits Consultancy Lot 3 Governance Consultancy Lot 4 Funding Risk Advisory Services Lot 5 Consultancy Services to Support Specialist Projects Please note there are no documents to view at this time. Additional information: This procurement will be managed electronically via Norfolk County Council's e-procurement system. To participate in this procurement, applicants must first be registered on the system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles. Once registered you will be able to see the procurement project under the 'tenders' section and 'express an interest' to view the documentation. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system you can contact the In-tend support team by phoning +44 8442728810 or e-mailing support@in-tend.co.uk. Please note there are no documents available to view at this time. Norfolk County Council may hold a supplier engagement session for this proposed procurement. If you are interested, please register for the project on in-tend and send correspondence confirming that you wish to attend, along with the email address of the person from your organisation to send the invite to. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f6401c1-fe89-4609-af6a-8d4e93b63b06 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | NORFOLK | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR1 2DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Norwich | | Electoral ward | Lakenham | | Westminster constituency | Norwich South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66520000 - Pension services ## Release History - 19 Dec 2024 at 12:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f6401c1-fe89-4609-af6a-8d4e93b63b06 - 19 Dec 2024 at 12:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f6401c1-fe89-4609-af6a-8d4e93b63b06 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f6401c1-fe89-4609-af6a-8d4e93b63b06 19th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.norfolk.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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