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title: "Provision of Pension Bond"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "HELENA PARTNERSHIPS LIMITED"
published: "2017-08-21"
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# Provision of Pension Bond

Buyer: HELENA PARTNERSHIPS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b33cf767-25b2-4eb9-949d-51bc38eff217

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Helena Partnerships Limited, which is seeking offers for the "Provision of Pension Bond" in the services category, specifically under corporate finance and venture capital services. Located in St Helen's, North West, this tender is currently in the Tender stage with an end date for submissions set for 4th September 2017. The contract period is anticipated to start on 22nd September 2017 and run through to 31st March 2020, targeting a pension bond provision of £20 million to address a deficit within the Merseyside Pension Fund.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the corporate finance and venture capital services sector, particularly those with the capability to provide large-scale financial instruments or guarantees. Companies that specialise in pension bonds, financial risk management, or related advisory services are especially well-suited to compete for this contract, given the specific requirements set forth by the buyer. Engaging in this tender could lead to fruitful business growth and establish valuable partnerships within the local government pension framework.

## Notice

Helena Partnerships ("Helena") is an Admitted Body in the Merseyside Pension Fund ("MPF"). This is a Local Government Pension Scheme(LGPS) and Helena became an Admitted Body on transfer of the housing stock from St Helens Council in July 2002. MPF provides Defined Benefit pensions for its members. The LGPS has been closed to new entrants by Helena. There is currently a deficit in the scheme and the pension administrator is requiring Helena to provide a pension bond of PS20m for a period up to 31 March 2020

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6575189-4227-433f-9637-8b0419f2e88b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 21 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| 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 | HELENA PARTNERSHIPS LIMITED |
| Locality | ST HELEN'S |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA9 1LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | St. Helens |
| Electoral ward | Peasley Cross & Fingerpost |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66122000 - Corporate finance and venture capital services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2017 at 05:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6575189-4227-433f-9637-8b0419f2e88b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6575189-4227-433f-9637-8b0419f2e88b
  21st August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-St-Helen%27s:-Corporate-finance-and-venture-capital-services./3RB6X8RV78
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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