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title: "Pension Scheme (Defined Contribution) and Additional Benefits"
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# Pension Scheme (Defined Contribution) and Additional Benefits

Buyer: NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9ceacbb-6c66-416f-af43-167466b00ce2

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## Summary

The North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of a Defined Contribution Master Trust Pension Scheme and Employee Benefits, including Group Life Assurance, Group Income Protection, and a customisable benefits platform. This procurement, open for tender until 17 March 2025, is managed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and is set to commence on 1 May 2025. The contract, classified under pension services and other related categories, is slated to run until 30 April 2032. The services will be available in the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories, Europe, and worldwide. The procurement is open to all interested businesses under an open procedure and is currently in the tender stage.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in pension scheme management, employee benefits, insurance services, and software solutions for benefits administration. Companies with expertise in delivering comprehensive pension fund management, life insurance, and flexible benefits platforms stand to benefit from participating in this competitive procurement process. The framework's division into three lots allows for a variety of businesses to compete for distinct service areas, thus catering to diverse business specialisations and fostering an environment ripe for business expansion and innovation.

## Notice

NWUPC in conjunction with UCEA has a requirement to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of a Defined Contribution Master Trust Pension Scheme and Employee Benefits including Group Life Assurance, Group Income Protection and the provision of a customisable benefits platform for the management of employee benefits through a single centralised portal. NWUPC is establishing the Framework Agreement as a central purchasing body for itself and its Members (Other Contracting Bodies (OCB)). NWUPC is managing this procurement process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the "Regulations") on behalf of members of APUC, HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC, NWUPC and SUPC. The Framework Agreement will be split into three lots as follows: Lot 1 - Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (Master Trust) Lot 2 - Group Life Assurance & Group Income Protection Lot 3 - Flexible Benefits Platform

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bed68f4e-1936-4912-a892-d9fb44810378 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M6 6FP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Pendleton & Charlestown |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 66131100 - Pension investment services
- 66141000 - Pension fund management services
- 66510000 - Insurance services
- 66511000 - Life insurance services
- 66512000 - Accident and health insurance services
- 66520000 - Pension services
- 66522000 - Group pension services
- 66523100 - Pension fund administration services
- 75310000 - Benefit services
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2025 at 20:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bed68f4e-1936-4912-a892-d9fb44810378

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bed68f4e-1936-4912-a892-d9fb44810378
  13th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=89289&B=NWUPC
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/91080
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://nwupc.ac.uk/

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