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title: "Pensions Auto-Enrolment"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM UNIVERSITY"
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# Pensions Auto-Enrolment

Buyer: DURHAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f82c51e-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

Durham University is currently in the award stage of a public procurement process for a qualifying pension scheme, titled "Pensions Auto-Enrolment." This initiative falls under the pension services category and is based in the North East of England. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a contract value of £1,080,000. The contract will commence on 1st April 2017 and will last for four years, with the option to extend for an additional two periods of 12 months. The tender period has concluded, having ended on 13th October 2016.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the pension services sector, particularly those that specialise in providing qualifying pension schemes. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they are considered suitable candidates for this tender. Competitive providers in the market should leverage this opportunity to engage with Durham University, enhancing their portfolios and fostering long-term relationships within the education sector.

## Notice

In line with Government legislation from 2013, Durham University has been automatically enrolling all eligible workers / employees into a qualifying pension scheme. In February 2016 the first re enrolment process was completed. We are seeking a qualifying pension scheme provider to meet the need for Durham University to provide a qualifying pension scheme. You should be aware that the qualifying scheme will be in addition to the established schemes provided to the majority of its staff through the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) and a local self-administered trust, the Durham University Pension Scheme (DUPS). Staff employed above Grade 6 are automatically eligible for USS membership and staff below Grade 6 are automatically eligible for auto enrolment unless they opt out and apply to join DUPS. The contract will be for a period of 4 years with an option to extend for 2 further periods of 12 months, and is for the sole use of Durham University. Additional information: The contract is for an initial period of 4 years with an option to extend by 2 further 12 month periods. The contract is for the sole use of Durham University.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c481cffb-bb87-4854-adba-432450982f4c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,080,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,080,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 3LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Durham South |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66520000 - Pension services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2017 at 16:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c481cffb-bb87-4854-adba-432450982f4c
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cb98756-79e8-4ebc-be69-4d429b891993

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c481cffb-bb87-4854-adba-432450982f4c
  13th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cb98756-79e8-4ebc-be69-4d429b891993
  15th September 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6753
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.ac.uk

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