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title: "Pensions Actuaries Provider - minicompetition - viia Actuarial, Benefits and Governance Consultancy Services Framework"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON"
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# Pensions Actuaries Provider - minicompetition - viia Actuarial, Benefits and Governance Consultancy Services Framework

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99869670-a5f1-45fd-a196-b478b428d1ae

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## Summary

The London Borough of Merton has successfully awarded a contract under the National LGPS Framework for the provision of actuarial, benefits, and governance consultancy services. This procurement process, undertaken in a competitive tender setting, culminated in an award to Barnett Waddingham LLP on 26 June 2025. The contract, valued at £153,000, spans from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2030. The services fall under the industry category of business services, specifically covering areas such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. This contract relates to the governance of pension funds, pertinent to the operation of the Merton pension scheme, with work being carried out in the United Kingdom, specifically England.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations with expertise in actuarial and consultancy services. The focus on actuarial services related to pension funds makes this a prime opportunity for companies proficient in asset and liability assessments and the development of financial strategies. Companies that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity particularly suitable, given the procurement's explicit suitability criteria supporting SME participation. Such contracts also enable businesses to collaborate with and become integral partners to governmental bodies, fostering long-term business relationships.

## Notice

The London borough of Merton has awarded a contract for the delivery of the following services via the National LGPS Framework. The Fund is governed by the Superannuation Act 1972 and the Public Services Pensions Act 2013. The Fund is administered in accordance with all applicable current regulations and guidance. The actuarial service is a key part of the Merton pension fund operation. The actuary asses the pension fund's assets and liability and help us to set the future contribution which formed part of the Council budget and other employers' budgets.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aad2f95f-a049-4da0-adf0-6f8083761631 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £153,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON |
| Locality | MORDEN |
| Post town | Sutton |
| Postcode | SM4 5DX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |
| Local authority | Merton |
| Electoral ward | Merton Park |
| Westminster constituency | Wimbledon |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARNETT WADDINGHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2025 at 07:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aad2f95f-a049-4da0-adf0-6f8083761631

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aad2f95f-a049-4da0-adf0-6f8083761631
  26th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merton.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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