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title: "Provision of Scheme Secretarial Services for the University of Sheffield Pension Scheme Trustees Ltd"
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# Provision of Scheme Secretarial Services for the University of Sheffield Pension Scheme Trustees Ltd

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-950062da-ac6a-48aa-a255-18e203fa74b0

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is conducting a public procurement process for the role of Secretary to the Trustee for its Pension Scheme Trustees Ltd. This open tender, classified under pension fund administration services, has an estimated value of £135,000 and is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The tender period concludes on 7th January 2022, with the contract set to begin on 1st April 2022 and run until 31st March 2025. Interested businesses must register on the In-Tend portal for communication and document access.

This opportunity is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in administrative services and governance support. By participating in this tender, businesses can enhance their operations and expand their portfolio by working with a prestigious academic institution. The successful provider will play a crucial role in managing Trustee meetings, governance compliance, and administrative tasks, contributing to the vital functioning of the university’s pension scheme.

## Notice

The University of Sheffield Pensions Scheme (the Scheme) is a defined benefit occupational pension scheme. The Scheme's principal employer is the University of Sheffield (The University) This invitation to tender covers the role of Secretary to the Trustee. The University of Sheffield are acting as agents for the Scheme Trustee in relation to this tender and are using the In-Tend portal to conduct the procurement process. The scheme trustee is not a contracting authority and therefore procurement procedures are based on those of the scheme. Registration to obtain documents and all communications (including submission of tenders) must be carried out via the portal which can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield Brief statement of requirements includes the management and monitoring of Trustee quarterly meetings, governance and compliance requirements, recommendations on training and general administration. Full details can be found in the Invitation to Tender documentation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2232a34f-b571-4688-aa2e-307b38698ba8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £135,000 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66523100 - Pension fund administration services

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2021 at 12:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2232a34f-b571-4688-aa2e-307b38698ba8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2232a34f-b571-4688-aa2e-307b38698ba8
  6th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield

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