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title: "2022 Pensions Consulting UoR - Ref 1 - AWARD"
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# 2022 Pensions Consulting UoR - Ref 1 - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF READING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f724358-d163-491b-a5a8-c91dd45086c5

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## Summary

The University of Reading has awarded a contract for consultancy services in Actuarial, Pensions, and Benefits. The procurement process was completed under an open procedure, with a contract value of £540,000 and a minimum value of £420,000. The contract period is from June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2026. The University is located in Reading, South East, United Kingdom, and the procurement falls under the services category.

This contract opportunity with the University of Reading is suitable for businesses with expertise in Pension fund consultancy services, Insurance and pension services, and Group pension services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this procurement. The University's contact person for this tender is Matthew Zeien, reachable at m.zeien@reading.ac.uk or +44 118 378 6258. Businesses looking to expand in the consultancy services sector should consider engaging with this contracting authority.

## Notice

University of Reading is seeking consultancy services for Actuarial, Pensions and Benefits Services. The successful bidder will have a minimum of 3 years' experience with Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) with at least 3 Universities (as their primary Pension scheme).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa68b2c2-c38f-44e0-8009-66c2c7ce410a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2023 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £540,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF READING |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG6 6AQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Wokingham |
| Electoral ward | Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates |
| Westminster constituency | Earley and Woodley |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66500000 - Insurance and pension services
- 66522000 - Group pension services
- 66523000 - Pension fund consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2023 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa68b2c2-c38f-44e0-8009-66c2c7ce410a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa68b2c2-c38f-44e0-8009-66c2c7ce410a
  28th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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