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title: "GMCA 1327 Pensions Administration System"
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# GMCA 1327 Pensions Administration System

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a17c1966-7980-426c-9db0-42899cc22fbe

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has successfully completed a procurement process for a Pensions Administration System, classified under "Software package and information systems" (CPV 48000000). The project began with the initiation stage being tender, followed by a direct award procurement method. This tender seeks to address recent changes to the Firefighter's Pension Scheme and improve pensions administration services either through outsourcing or maintaining an in-house system. The contract was awarded to Heywood Limited, starting from 1st February 2025 and ending on 31st January 2026. The value of the contract is £74,705.12.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses involved in software package and information systems, especially SMEs who specialise in pensions administration solutions. By undertaking this project, businesses can contribute to addressing administrative challenges brought about by recent pension scheme changes and gain substantial experience and reputation in public sector procurement. This tender is well-suited for businesses looking to expand within the UK, particularly those with expertise in delivering comprehensive software and information systems tailored to meet detailed administrative needs.

## Notice

We are currently reviewing the in-house pensions administration service provided by GMCA. A project is currently being set up which will determine whether we continue with the in-house administration provision or alternatively outsource to another provider. At present, due to the recent changes to the Firefighter's Pension Scheme as a result of Age Discrimination remedy, it is unlikely than another provider will be in a position to take on new clients this year due to the amount of additional work involved in reconciliating their existing clients. The plan is to commence a project with the intention of either transferring the administration service to another provider by the end of January 2027 or tendering for a pensions administration system and keep the administration in-house. Therefore, we are requesting an exemption for 25/26 and probably 26/27 until either of the proposals have been completed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d54e8a0d-b4ea-4f72-9082-48919a4b52ba |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £74,705 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,705 |
| 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 | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 6EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEYWOOD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2025 at 14:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d54e8a0d-b4ea-4f72-9082-48919a4b52ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d54e8a0d-b4ea-4f72-9082-48919a4b52ba
  1st April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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