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title: "Project Metz"
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buyer: "WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Project Metz

Buyer: WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a991b830-e69d-4cac-8f3d-bd716e6298fa

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## Summary

The contracting process initiated by Wirral Borough Council, titled "Project Metz", pertains to the bulk purchase annuity buy-in within the insurance and pension services industry. The procurement, identified as WIRLC001-DN679583-67291154, targets suppliers in the United Kingdom, specifically England. This process, categorised under an open procedure, concluded its tendering period on 12th March 2024. The contract, starting on 26th April 2024, has an indefinite length, effectively set for 9999 months to accommodate its open-ended nature. The contract was awarded to Aviva Life & Pensions UK Ltd on 24th April 2024, with a total value of £200,000,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in insurance and pension services. Though not suited for small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its large scale, it offers an expansive growth opportunity for large-scale firms capable of managing substantial long-term contracts. Companies with robust capabilities in handling extensive financial service contracts and those looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector will find this procurement particularly promising.

## Notice

Bulk Purchase Annuity Buy- in Additional information: Award Notice. Please note due to the nature of the contract the exact contract length cannot be determined, to accommodate this the contract length for the purposes of this notice has been set at 9999 months. The contract will have no fixed end date

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d8b1f42-6f23-404e-8840-8546f63eed7d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Apr 2024 - 30 Sep 2856 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,787,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000,000 |
| 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 | WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BIRKENHEAD |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH41 2AB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD74 Wirral |
| Local authority | Wirral |
| Electoral ward | Birkenhead and Tranmere |
| Westminster constituency | Birkenhead |
| 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 | AVIVA LIFE & PENSIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66500000 - Insurance and pension services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2024 at 09:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d8b1f42-6f23-404e-8840-8546f63eed7d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d8b1f42-6f23-404e-8840-8546f63eed7d
  22nd August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3b3e6b96-af5e-ee11-8124-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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