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title: "16 099 Pension Scheme"
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buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL (CHESHIRE EAST RESIDENTS FIRST LTD)"
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# 16 099 Pension Scheme

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL (CHESHIRE EAST RESIDENTS FIRST LTD)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-beb60691-7183-49fa-be2a-795d9537912d

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## Summary

The Cheshire East Borough Council, through its subsidiary Cheshire East Residents First Limited, is inviting tenders for the "16 099 Pension Scheme", aimed at providing a defined contribution pension scheme for its employees. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on pension services, with an estimated contract value of £550,000. The tender is currently in the active stage with a submission deadline of 4th September 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 1st December 2017 and continue for a maximum duration of 15 years, concluding on 30th November 2032. Interested providers should register and upload the necessary documentation through the procurement platform known as 'The Chest'.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pension services, particularly those equipped to manage defined contribution schemes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, as the buyer encourages participation from them. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in negotiation and management of pension funds, alongside suitable regulatory compliance, stand to gain from this contract, especially those looking to establish long-term relationships with local councils and enhance their market presence in the public sector.

## Notice

Cheshire East Residents First Limited (CERF) group of companies is seeking a provider of a defined contribution pension scheme.In order to participate, providers must register, complete and upload completed procurement documentation via the Chest at http://www.the-chest.org.uk/ - the project reference on The Chest is DN282384 Additional information: To provide a Defined Contribution Pension Scheme for use by employees within the Cheshire East ResidentsFirst (CERF) Ltd group of companies (100% wholly owned by Cheshire East Council). The agreement put inplace is intended to last for a maximum of 15 years, from 1st December 2017 until 30th November 2032. Note that the estimated value provided, is based on fees only, no guarantee is given as to the value of the fund.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a99a5af6-16ba-44ab-8053-3e29666fc578 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2017 - 30 Nov 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £550,000 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL (CHESHIRE EAST RESIDENTS FIRST LTD) |
| Locality | SANDBACH |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW11 1HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Sandbach Town |
| Westminster constituency | Congleton |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66520000 - Pension services

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2017 at 07:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a99a5af6-16ba-44ab-8053-3e29666fc578

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a99a5af6-16ba-44ab-8053-3e29666fc578
  3rd August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/
- http://www.the-chest.org.uk/

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