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title: "Pensions support services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE"
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# Pensions support services

Buyer: TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5241e8fb-bbff-40fd-b841-8a8dcede7e11

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## Summary

The Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service has completed a public procurement process titled "Pensions support services" under the industry category of Pension fund consultancy services (CPV code 66523000). This contract, valued at £41,500, was awarded using the direct procurement method (single tender action below threshold). The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with the contracting period commencing on 9th December 2024 and concluding on 31st March 2025, covering the North East region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period end on 20th November 2024 and the award date on 11th November 2024.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in pension fund consultancy services. VIVID RESOURCING LIMITED, an SME, has been selected as the supplier, demonstrating the suitability for smaller enterprises to secure such contracts. The focused and specialised nature of this procurement means that businesses providing consultancy services in the niche of firefighter pensions will find it particularly relevant, encouraging competition among capable small to medium-sized consultancies.

## Notice

*** CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE ONLY *** Provision of Fire Fighter Pension consultancy services Additional information: *** CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE ONLY *** Provision of Fire Fighter Pension consultancy services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/febdd036-b83f-4fb5-b9bb-54215cda6291 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,500 |
| 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 | TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR5 3QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Washington North |
| Westminster constituency | Washington and Gateshead South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIVID RESOURCING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66523000 - Pension fund consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2024 at 15:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/febdd036-b83f-4fb5-b9bb-54215cda6291

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/febdd036-b83f-4fb5-b9bb-54215cda6291
  20th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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