--- title: "ACCESS Pool - Authorised Contractual Scheme Operator" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-32078aef-7a83-4c31-83ec-613301c402c0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-32078aef-7a83-4c31-83ec-613301c402c0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32078aef-7a83-4c31-83ec-613301c402c0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32078aef-7a83-4c31-83ec-613301c402c0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-03-18" --- # ACCESS Pool - Authorised Contractual Scheme Operator Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32078aef-7a83-4c31-83ec-613301c402c0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-32078aef-7a83-4c31-83ec-613301c402c0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32078aef-7a83-4c31-83ec-613301c402c0.json) ## Summary The Hampshire County Council is procuring the 'ACCESS Pool - Authorised Contractual Scheme Operator' service on behalf of the ACCESS Pool of LGPS Pensions. The contract will commence on 5th March 2025 for a 5-year period, extendable for another 5 years. Interested parties must register by 10th May 2024. The procurement stage is currently in the tender period. This tender opportunity for pension fund management services presents a lucrative chance for organisations with expertise in financial services and regulatory compliance. Businesses in the pension services and investment sector would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method is an open procedure above a specific threshold, offering a substantial contract value of £80 million in GBP. ## Notice Hampshire County Council (the Authority) is procuring this requirement on behalf of the ACCESS Pool of LGPS Pensions. ACCESS is seeking a suitably experienced, knowledgeable and skilled organisation, with the appropriate regulatory registrations, to fulfil the role of the FCA regulated company which undertakes selection, appointment, dismissal and variation of terms of investment managers, and provides and operates pool vehicles for Administering Authorities in the ACCESS Pool. The Contract will commence on the 5th March 2025 and will be for a period of 5 years with the option to extend for a further 5 years. Interested parties should register their interest in the project via the In-Tend website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire, and complete and submit the tender return document together with any supporting information requested by 14:00 hrs on Friday 10th May 2024. How to obtain the Tender Documents The Tender documents can be accessed when logged into In-Tend by selecting 'View Details' on the relevant tender advert and clicking the 'Express Interest' tab. Once in the tender there are five tabs - 'Tender', 'ITT - documents', 'Correspondence', 'Clarifications' and 'History'. Select the 2nd tab (ITT - documents) where you will find useful information under 'Tender Details' continue to scroll down to the heading 'Tender Documents Received' where you will be able to view / download the documents. Please download all the documents and read very carefully. Opting In and Opting Out Please note you are required to 'Opt In' before you can access the 'My tender Return' to start populating your response. The 'Opt Out' functionality will also be available throughout the duration of the tender process. Opting out will give you the option of declaring you no longer want to receive any further communication in relation to this tender along with the opportunity of providing comments and feedback for this decision. You can choose to 'Opt In' at any time during the tender process if you initially decided to 'Opt Out'. 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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9283418-1ecd-4b8f-8722-761a7616de72 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | 10 May 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Mar 2025 - 4 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WINCHESTER | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO23 8UJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | Winchester | | Electoral ward | St Michael | | Westminster constituency | Winchester | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66131100 - Pension investment services - 66141000 - Pension fund management services - 66520000 - Pension services ## Release History - 18 Mar 2024 at 10:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9283418-1ecd-4b8f-8722-761a7616de72 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9283418-1ecd-4b8f-8722-761a7616de72 18th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Hampshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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