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title: "Project Saturn"
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# Project Saturn

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4dec2e6e-795e-4fd3-84ae-d421e6bb3d37

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## Summary

UK Asset Resolution Ltd (UKAR) has awarded a contract titled "Project Saturn" in the business and management consultancy sector, located in the United Kingdom. The procurement process was initiated through a tender, and the award was published on 13th August 2019, following the completion of the tender on 10th December 2018. The awarded contract, valued at £16,500,000, is intended for outsourcing operational aspects of UKAR's business, with a contract period commencing on 30th August 2019 and concluding on 29th August 2030.

This contract provides significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in claims management and business administration services. Companies capable of managing stakeholder relationships and administrative functions could find a suitable match for their services. The scope includes various operational activities, potentially including aspects of pension management, making this an appealing opportunity for businesses looking to engage in public sector contracts.

## Notice

UK Asset Resolution Ltd (UKAR) is nearing completion of its objective of returning the UK taxpayers' investment in NRAM Ltd (NRAM) and Bradford and Bingley plc (B&B) to the private sector. One option is to sell the NRAM and B&B legal entities, leaving UKAR in public ownership. UKAR is therefore seeking to establish a single supplier contract to outsource all aspects of the running of its remaining business, with the exception of board and company secretarial functions. UKAR will be responsible for meeting contractual obligations to the buyer of B&B and NRAM, a range of liabilities relating to previous asset sales, sponsoring the legacy defined benefit pension schemes and administering other non-loan assets and liabilities. The scope of the contract requires the provision of claims management services and the outsourcing of business administration activities required to run the business, such as management reporting, stakeholder management and other miscellaneous activities (such as, potentially, residual pension management responsibilities). It also involves the planning and management of the transition to the new arrangements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe1a4b7c-def2-4801-8e0c-b4271d917123 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Contract Award Notice |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 29 Aug 2019 - 29 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,500,000 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | BINGLEY |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD16 2UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | Bingley |
| Westminster constituency | Shipley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2019 at 11:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe1a4b7c-def2-4801-8e0c-b4271d917123

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe1a4b7c-def2-4801-8e0c-b4271d917123
  13th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b0b35ae6-6491-43b7-b4c0-84d977f90da1
  ROSA - Redacted Contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukar.co.uk

## Provenance

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