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title: "Pension Voluntary Contributions"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5c3ca0ce-50ec-4183-af1b-526d97ef29b7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-09-16"
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# Pension Voluntary Contributions

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c3ca0ce-50ec-4183-af1b-526d97ef29b7

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## Summary

Southampton City Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Pension Voluntary Contributions" contract, classified under Pension fund management services (CPV 66141000). The contract, awarded through a direct procurement method via a single tender action, commenced on 1st October 2024 and will end on 30th September 2025. This tender, below the threshold for services, has an anticipated value of £42,000. The location for the delivery is Southampton, SO14 7LY. The award stage was completed with the award published on 16th September 2024.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in financial services, particularly in pension management. The procurement process, being below threshold and awarded through a single tender action, is especially suited for businesses that can efficiently manage smaller contracts and provide specialised attention to contractual obligations. The successful awardee, AVC Wise Limited, indicates a favourable environment for SMEs to engage with local government procurement activities, demonstrating Southampton City Council's support towards smaller businesses.

## Notice

Pension Voluntary Contributions Additional information: This contract has been award for one year via exemption in accordance with our contract procedure rules and falls well below threshold for services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4a14dce-9be9-4b03-a89a-72b01109b8fb |
| 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 | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,000 |
| 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 | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AVC WISE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66141000 - Pension fund management services

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2024 at 16:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4a14dce-9be9-4b03-a89a-72b01109b8fb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4a14dce-9be9-4b03-a89a-72b01109b8fb
  16th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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