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title: "LGPS Independent Advisor"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c7dd4a98-50a5-4004-aaae-0e6ed5e16b69"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2020-04-03"
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# LGPS Independent Advisor

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c7dd4a98-50a5-4004-aaae-0e6ed5e16b69

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Cumbria County Council, which is seeking to award a contract for the position of an Independent Advisor for the Cumbria Local Government Pension Scheme. This tender, titled "LGPS Independent Advisor," falls within the public service sector, specifically classified under the CPV code "75320000" for government employee pension schemes. The procurement method is open, allowing all interested parties to apply, with the final date for tender submissions having been 31 January 2020. The contract is set to commence on 16 March 2020 and will run until 15 March 2026, with an awarded contract value of £120,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs who specialise in consultancy services related to pension schemes and financial advisory roles. Companies capable of providing comprehensive insights into local government pensions would be well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially helping them to establish long-term relationships with a local authority. Interested businesses should consider this as an opportunity to expand their portfolio in public financial services and contribute to the management of governmental pension plans in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Cumbria Local Government Pension Scheme (the Fund) is seeking to appoint an Independent Advisor to the Cumbria Pensions Committee and Investment Sub Group.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e75761fe-93d6-4430-8e8a-b69c8a350f12 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| 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 | CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75320000 - Government employee pension schemes

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2020 at 08:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e75761fe-93d6-4430-8e8a-b69c8a350f12
- 31 Mar 2020 at 09:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79391697-80a7-4163-bc48-3fa49d3a8e5e
- 20 Dec 2019 at 10:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17b93d0a-69fe-4b9a-88f3-2df9d97ae210

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e75761fe-93d6-4430-8e8a-b69c8a350f12
  2nd April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79391697-80a7-4163-bc48-3fa49d3a8e5e
  30th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17b93d0a-69fe-4b9a-88f3-2df9d97ae210
  20th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=07e9f3dc-1523-ea11-80fc-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

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