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title: "Soft Market Test: GMPF Payroll Consultancy support"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER PENSION FUND (C/O: TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL)"
published: "2019-07-25"
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# Soft Market Test: GMPF Payroll Consultancy support

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER PENSION FUND (C/O: TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2dfa8604-103e-4a78-b30e-a2502641deda

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Pension Fund, operated by Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council, is conducting a soft market test for payroll consultancy support, identified by the title "Soft Market Test: GMPF Payroll Consultancy support." This procurement falls under the industry category of pension fund consultancy services and is located in the North West region of England. The current stage of the procurement process is planning, with a key engagement deadline set for 7th August 2019 at 12pm. Responses must be submitted via The Chest platform, further details of which can be found in the published notices.

This soft market test presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in payroll and human resources management consultancy services to engage with the Greater Manchester Pension Fund. Companies keen on providing consultancy to pension funds or similar organisations would be particularly well-suited to participate. As this is a planning stage inquiry rather than a formal competition, prospective bidders can establish an initial connection and showcase their capabilities before any formal tendering process begins.

## Notice

Greater Manchester Pension Fund: Payroll Consultancy support - Soft Market Test ONLY. The deadline for responses to this soft market test is 7th August at 12pm, responses must be received via the Chest, (see link). - THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION. Click the link to the Chest to find out further information about this soft market test. DO NOT CONTACT THE NAMED INDIVIDUAL ON THIS ADVERT DIRECTLY. Additional information: Go to the Chest using the link provided and register your interest using the button provided. Once you have done so, and are registered with the Chest, the Soft Market Test documentation will become available to you on an RFx event.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ada801a-d1e3-4f09-bbe1-e5a1a79eb5a4 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 7 Aug 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREATER MANCHESTER PENSION FUND (C/O: TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL) |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 66523000 - Pension fund consultancy services
- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2019 at 11:52 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ada801a-d1e3-4f09-bbe1-e5a1a79eb5a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ada801a-d1e3-4f09-bbe1-e5a1a79eb5a4
  25th July 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=c14c3944-aeae-e911-80f8-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
  The Chest

## Notice URLs

- https://www.star-procurement.gov.uk

## Provenance

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