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# Pension Scheme (Defined Contribution) and Additional Benefits

Buyer: NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20d8b57c-fc59-435a-b492-f6e8394e0f23

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## Summary

The North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) has successfully completed the procurement process for the establishment of a Framework Agreement for a Defined Contribution Master Trust Pension Scheme and additional employee benefits. This process was managed as an open procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, involving cooperation with the UCEA and targeting members of several university purchasing consortia, namely APUC, HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC, NWUPC, and SUPC. The awarded contract, specifically for Lots 1 and 2, covers Group Life Assurance and Income Protection services, valued at £19 million with Aviva Life & Pensions UK Limited as the supplier. The contract will run from 1st June 2025 through to 30th April 2032, serving locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and various overseas territories.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in pension services, insurance, and employee benefits management. Companies with expertise in delivering comprehensive pension schemes and group life assurance, particularly those with robust digital platforms for benefits management, are well-suited to compete. Although the tender process has concluded for these lots, firms looking to expand into university sector engagements or enhance their portfolio in defined contribution pension offerings might still explore potential partnerships with the awarded parties or look forward to the upcoming tender for Lot 3, which is yet to be awarded.

## Notice

NWUPC in conjunction with UCEA has a requirement to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of a Defined Contribution Master Trust Pension Scheme and Employee Benefits including Group Life Assurance, Group Income Protection and the provision of a customisable benefits platform for the management of employee benefits through a single centralised portal. NWUPC is establishing the Framework Agreement as a central purchasing body for itself and its Members (Other Contracting Bodies (OCB)). NWUPC is managing this procurement process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the "Regulations") on behalf of members of APUC, HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC, NWUPC and SUPC. The Framework Agreement will be split into three lots as follows: Lot 1 - Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (Master Trust) Lot 2 - Group Life Assurance & Group Income Protection Lot 3 - Flexible Benefits Platform Please note that this notice relates only to the award of Lots 1 & 2 of this tender exercise. The award process for Lot 3 Flexible Benefits Platform has not been concluded and, as such, will be covered in a separate contract award notice in line with the conclusion of the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20897472-f72c-4fde-9bcd-5a6f1be25240 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 30 Apr 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,000,000 |
| 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 | NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M6 6FP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Pendleton & Charlestown |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AVIVA LIFE & PENSIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 66131100 - Pension investment services
- 66141000 - Pension fund management services
- 66510000 - Insurance services
- 66511000 - Life insurance services
- 66512000 - Accident and health insurance services
- 66520000 - Pension services
- 66522000 - Group pension services
- 66523100 - Pension fund administration services
- 75310000 - Benefit services
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2025 at 16:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20897472-f72c-4fde-9bcd-5a6f1be25240

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20897472-f72c-4fde-9bcd-5a6f1be25240
  20th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=89289&B=NWUPC
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/91080
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://nwupc.ac.uk/

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