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title: "Provision of Stewardship Advisory Services Primarily in Support of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)"
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# Provision of Stewardship Advisory Services Primarily in Support of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e03c186-6c50-4348-a496-eeb9839099cb

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## Summary

The Norfolk County Council, acting as the buying organisation for a consortium of several councils, is issuing a tender titled "Provision of Stewardship Advisory Services Primarily in Support of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)". This procurement falls within the pension services industry category and is located in the East of England. The tender is currently at the open stage, with a submission deadline set for 31 January 2022. The total contract value is estimated at £10 million, with a minimum value of £4 million, and the contract period will commence on 1 April 2022, ending on 31 March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advisory services, particularly those with experience in pension schemes and local government operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as they may offer competitive and innovative solutions in this domain. The framework agreement will allow for multiple providers, fostering a collaborative environment where firms can leverage their specific expertise to support various local government pension funds across England.

## Notice

Norfolk County Council (as Administering Authority for Norfolk Pension Fund), on its own behalf and on behalf of City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (as Administering Authority of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund), East Sussex County Council (as Administering Authority of East Sussex Pension Fund), South Yorkshire Pensions Authority, Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council (as Administering Authority of the Greater Manchester Pension Fund), Wirral Council (as Administering Authority of the Merseyside Pension Fund), West Sussex County Council (as Administering Authority of West Sussex Pension Fund) and Wolverhampton City Council (as Administering Authority of the West Midlands Pension Fund) wish to let a multi-provider framework agreement for the provision of Stewardship Advisory Services primarily in support of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Additional information: Contracts awarded under the framework may have a maximum total duration of 7 years. No contract awarded from the framework will be permitted to extend beyond 31 March 2033.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fe23c3a-0e88-4644-b39c-d84f99f5581f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Lakenham |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66520000 - Pension services

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2021 at 10:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fe23c3a-0e88-4644-b39c-d84f99f5581f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fe23c3a-0e88-4644-b39c-d84f99f5581f
  21st December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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