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title: "The Provision of Subject Matter Expertise Consultancy Services for the Future Administration of the Civil Service Pension Scheme"
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# The Provision of Subject Matter Expertise Consultancy Services for the Future Administration of the Civil Service Pension Scheme

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-295b6f58-6c2e-4566-a624-db8a809e4ccf

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Crown Commercial Service as the buying organisation, which is seeking consultancy services for the administration of the Civil Service Pension Scheme. The contract, titled "The Provision of Subject Matter Expertise Consultancy Services for the Future Administration of the Civil Service Pension Scheme," has a total value of £760,000 (excluding VAT) and falls within the research consultancy services industry category. The procurement process was executed via a direct method as a single tender action below threshold, with the contract period commencing on 10 April 2018 and concluding on 9 April 2020. The award was made on 9 April 2018, and the successful supplier, PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP, is based in Cardiff.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in consultancy and pension administration. Companies specialising in research consultancy services, particularly those large enough to handle substantial contracts, would find themselves well-positioned to compete. Given the specific nature of these services, businesses that can demonstrate proficiency in pension schemes and associated consultancy services will likely have an advantage in this market. The substantial contract value further highlights the potential for business expansion within this sector.

## Notice

An uplift in value of an additional PS140,000.00 (excluding VAT) on top of the original PS620,000.00 (Excluding VAT) bringing the total Contract value to PS760,000.00 (excluding VAT).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80d41bec-728c-4d52-8e2f-d56c3667153b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 9 Apr 2018 - 9 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £760,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £760,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2018 at 14:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80d41bec-728c-4d52-8e2f-d56c3667153b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80d41bec-728c-4d52-8e2f-d56c3667153b
  23rd July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e5f1f60c-0f89-4361-97a4-effcfcbce68b
  Call Off Schedule 12 Variation REDACTED

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