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title: "Pensions Flexibilities"
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buyer: "NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY"
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# Pensions Flexibilities

Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1378c7ef-74af-4cee-b49f-f2c9df81782e

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## Summary

The NHS Business Services Authority has completed a procurement process titled "Pensions Flexibilities," aimed at providing consultancy and project management for pensions-related matters, including the McCloud judgment. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as pension fund administration services. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, utilising a framework agreement, and it encompassed various locations in the North East, North West, and Yorkshire and the Humber regions of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £250,000, commenced on 19th November 2019 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2020.

This tender creates significant opportunities for SMEs with expertise in consultancy and project management within the public sector, particularly those familiar with pension administration and legal frameworks. Businesses that can provide tailored solutions related to pensions flexibilities and compliance with the McCloud judgment would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with the NHSBSA can enable such companies to expand their portfolio and strengthen their presence in the healthcare procurement space.

## Notice

The requirement covers the provision of consultancy and project management to support the NHSBSA and DHSC relating to : - Pensions flexibilities; - McCloud judgment; and - Associated Pensions administration.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1dc475a-f9f0-41db-9042-96560655ff44 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 19 Nov 2019 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE15 8NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Lemington |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACUITY BUSINESS SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66523100 - Pension fund administration services

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2019 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1dc475a-f9f0-41db-9042-96560655ff44

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1dc475a-f9f0-41db-9042-96560655ff44
  28th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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