--- title: "QU442 - Pensions Adviser - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-34ff85b9-981b-4892-8d71-ce8073e23c18" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-34ff85b9-981b-4892-8d71-ce8073e23c18" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-34ff85b9-981b-4892-8d71-ce8073e23c18.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-34ff85b9-981b-4892-8d71-ce8073e23c18.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-01-22" --- # QU442 - Pensions Adviser - AWARD Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34ff85b9-981b-4892-8d71-ce8073e23c18 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-34ff85b9-981b-4892-8d71-ce8073e23c18) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-34ff85b9-981b-4892-8d71-ce8073e23c18.json) ## Summary The Birmingham City Council has completed a procurement process for pensions advisory services, titled "QU442 - Pensions Adviser - AWARD." This contract, part of the services sector, focuses on supporting the Council and PETPS (Birmingham) Limited during their triennial valuation process, which concluded on 5th April 2022. The contract commenced on 1st February 2021 and will last until 31st July 2023. The tender followed an open procurement method, with submissions due by noon on 6th January 2021, and the awarded contract value stands at £91,978. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in pension consultancy and advisory services. Firms that can provide strategic pension guidance and legal advisory services would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. With a focus on strategic compliance with pensions legislation, companies that demonstrate expertise in the complexities of pensions can position themselves favourably for partnerships with local government entities. ## Notice The Council and PETPS (Birmingham) Limited require pensions advice and support in the triennial valuation process at 5th April 2022, together with strategic advice and updates as necessary on relevant changes in pensions legislation. This contract will be for a period of 30 months commencing 1st February 2021 until 31st July 2023. Aims Objectives and Purpose To provide advice and support in respect of the triennial review process. To provide strategic pension advice as required, and to ensure that the Council and PETPS(Birmingham)Limited are made aware of relevant changes in pensions legislation. Outputs and Statement of Requirements / Scope: To provide pensions advice and support to PETPS (Birmingham) Limited and the Council in the triennial valuation process, particularly in relation to strategy. The advice is expected over the period February 2022 to July 2023. This will include the preparation of strategic options (together with their impact on the funding position) and support during the process, recognising the Council's objectives. Two meetings with the Council and PETPS(Birmingham) Limited are anticipated. To provide strategic pensions advice and updates as necessary on the impact of changes in pensions legislation for PETPS (Birmingham) Limited and the Council over the period 1st February 2021 until 31st July 2023. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed quotation submission should be returned by noon 6th January 2021 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94511a0e-f103-4b96-874f-7218e459cb6e | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 Jan 2021 | | Contract period | 21 Feb 2021 - 31 Jul 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £91,978 | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ISIO | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 66500000 - Insurance and pension services - 66520000 - Pension services - 66521000 - Individual pension services - 66523000 - Pension fund consultancy services - 79111000 - Legal advisory services - 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services ## Release History - 22 Jan 2021 at 15:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94511a0e-f103-4b96-874f-7218e459cb6e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94511a0e-f103-4b96-874f-7218e459cb6e 22nd January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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