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title: "Cordoba Agreement Pension Scheme"
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# Cordoba Agreement Pension Scheme

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a2178f6-7582-44ed-8bbd-f9e81a28f172

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) as the buying organisation has awarded a contract for the "Cordoba Agreement Pension Scheme" to Crown Agents Bank Limited. This procurement falls under the industry category of pension services (CPV code 66520000) and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process used was an open procedure, catering to an above-threshold opportunity. The award tag indicates that the procurement process is complete, as of the publication date on 3rd November 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £1,037,610, is set to commence on 1st August 2025 and will conclude on 31st July 2032.

This tender offer a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in pension services to engage with international pension administration, particularly those with expertise related to the Gibraltar Pension Ordinances. The open procedure favours competitive processes and supports small and medium enterprises (SMEs), inviting them to contribute to the service delivery for overseas pensioners. Integration and collaboration with the Government of Gibraltar are key aspects, requiring businesses to maintain strong diplomatic and administrative relationships. This creates a niche yet strategic growth opportunity for businesses adept in navigating complex pension administration landscapes.

## Notice

The FCDO requires a supplier to provide administration and payment of pensions on behalf of the Overseas Pensions Department (OPD) to approximately 900 overseas pensioners currently entitled to life pensions, for the contract term. This is a bespoke pension scheme; and a working knowledge of the Gibraltar Pension Ordinances is essential. The administration of this pension scheme will require the supplier to engage with the Government of Gibraltar and maintain a strong working relationship to facilitate the sharing of critical information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d774ac0-f56d-4eca-8655-d3ee006a5cbf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,037,610 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,037,610 |
| 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 | FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CROWN AGENTS BANK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66520000 - Pension services

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2025 at 14:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d774ac0-f56d-4eca-8655-d3ee006a5cbf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d774ac0-f56d-4eca-8655-d3ee006a5cbf
  3rd November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

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