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title: "Pensions External Support - McCloud"
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# Pensions External Support - McCloud

Buyer: NHS BSA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad4b8420-35bc-46e9-934d-915d9d824b66

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## Summary

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHS BSA) has completed a procurement process titled "Pensions External Support - McCloud" within the industry category of Pension Fund Management Services. This contract aims to secure external resources to support pensions administration resulting from the McCloud judgement. The tender was conducted using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £1,100,000, is set to run from 17th February 2025 to 31st March 2025, with the award being issued on 17th January 2025. The primary location for delivery is Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK, with postal code NE15 8NY.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in pension management services, especially those with expertise in regulatory compliance and administrative support within public sector frameworks. Although this particular contract has been awarded to Equiniti Limited, large-scale firms with similar capabilities could benefit from future tenders in this sector issued by NHS BSA. The procurement method favours experienced suppliers with a proven track record in high-value, complex pension administration tasks, making it ideal for businesses looking to expand their services in the public sector.

## Notice

External resource to support pensions administration resulting from the McCloud for Remedies judgement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20772973-717c-47e2-a7e9-871dc106f49a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,100,000 |
| 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 | NHS BSA |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE15 8NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Lemington |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66141000 - Pension fund management services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2025 at 17:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20772973-717c-47e2-a7e9-871dc106f49a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20772973-717c-47e2-a7e9-871dc106f49a
  12th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d1233bf7-a4e7-447e-a9db-34efc45501a6
  Pensions-Administration-Operational-Support-Services-Order-Form-A- Paymaster SOW 2 v3 17.Jan.2025_Redacted

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