--- title: "CCCC17A60 - Assessing the costs of administering the Civil Service pension arrangements" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-189a2c18-8520-4d5a-a576-5eb0dd12483b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-189a2c18-8520-4d5a-a576-5eb0dd12483b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-189a2c18-8520-4d5a-a576-5eb0dd12483b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-189a2c18-8520-4d5a-a576-5eb0dd12483b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2017-06-29" --- # CCCC17A60 - Assessing the costs of administering the Civil Service pension arrangements Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-189a2c18-8520-4d5a-a576-5eb0dd12483b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-189a2c18-8520-4d5a-a576-5eb0dd12483b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-189a2c18-8520-4d5a-a576-5eb0dd12483b.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service is inviting tenders for the project titled "CCCC17A60 - Assessing the costs of administering the Civil Service pension arrangements." This procurement falls under the category of services, specifically focusing on pension fund consultancy and business management consultancy. The tender is currently at the active stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 11th July 2017. Successful bidders will engage in a contract period starting on 26th July 2017 and concluding on 6th September 2017. This opportunity is open to potential providers located in the United Kingdom and various overseas territories. This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms that specialise in pension fund administration and related management services. Businesses that are well-versed in providing flexible and transparent administrative solutions for pension schemes are particularly suited to compete. Furthermore, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement strategy is designed to be inclusive and fair. Engaging with this contract could facilitate growth and development for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector consultancy services. ## Notice Cabinet Office (hereafter referred to as the "Authority") wishes to review the way that administration costs connected with the Civil Service pension arrangements are calculated and paid. The Authority wishes to review the current model for meeting the costs of scheme administration and to put in place a process that is fair, transparent, easy-to-administer and flexible. Additional information: How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@Crowncommercial.gov.uk [The dead line for expressing an interest in the Request for Information event is [insert time, day and date (DD/MM/YYYY)]] [Delete if not applicable (ie Open competitions)] Your email must clearly state: - name/reference of this procurement - the name of the registered supplier; and - the name and contact details Crown Commercial Service will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. Crown Commercial Service is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: supplier@Crowncommercial.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1a85145-a94d-4854-bcd8-1dd5878e7e0c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jun 2017 | | Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Jul 2017 - 6 Sep 2017 | | 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 66523000 - Pension fund consultancy services - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services ## Release History - 29 Jun 2017 at 10:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1a85145-a94d-4854-bcd8-1dd5878e7e0c - 27 Jun 2017 at 10:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1a85145-a94d-4854-bcd8-1dd5878e7e0c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1a85145-a94d-4854-bcd8-1dd5878e7e0c 29th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1e8fd3ae-e76d-45c2-84a0-cd0317f3cbdd CCCC17A60 Appendix A - Terms of Participation - v1.0.docx - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/60b03983-fda1-477c-97ad-222954e5048c CCCC17A60 Appendix B - Statement of Requirements Admin Costs - v1.0.docx - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1b1854d7-f64b-449b-8626-f1a7ac9f6f30 CCCC17A60 Appendix C - Short Form Terms and Conditions for Services v1.0.docx - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/839a6c89-455e-4944-886f-0c10fb5c0b4f CCCC17A60 Appendix D - Response Guidance - v1.0.docx - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a2826463-8043-4413-95b2-e1f26e81c209 CCCC17A60 Appendix E - Pricing Schedule v1.0.xlsx - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/768bc99d-d0ce-45c5-b191-a9aaaa7bbc90 Appendix F - Supplier Guidance Part A.pdf - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1cde6b86-4856-4e45-aab7-220aeb2aa269 Appendix F - Supplier Guidance Part B .pdf - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ee4edfb3-84f2-4ee3-8d68-c67ee0fd6692 CCCC17A60 Invitation To Tender - v1.0.docx ## Notice URLs - http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-189a2c18-8520-4d5a-a576-5eb0dd12483b. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-189a2c18-8520-4d5a-a576-5eb0dd12483b.json.