--- title: "FAN0004 - Firefighters' Pension Scheme Administration and Pensioner Payroll Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ee8396d4-1b6e-4e0a-8713-00a46e0752b1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ee8396d4-1b6e-4e0a-8713-00a46e0752b1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ee8396d4-1b6e-4e0a-8713-00a46e0752b1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ee8396d4-1b6e-4e0a-8713-00a46e0752b1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL ON BEHALF OF LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE & RUTLAND COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY(LFRA), DERBYSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY (DFRA) & NOTTINGHAMSHIRE AND CITY OF NOTTINGHAM FIRE ANDRESCUE AUTHORITY (NFRA)" published: "2020-04-07" --- # FAN0004 - Firefighters' Pension Scheme Administration and Pensioner Payroll Services Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL ON BEHALF OF LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE & RUTLAND COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY(LFRA), DERBYSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY (DFRA) & NOTTINGHAMSHIRE AND CITY OF NOTTINGHAM FIRE ANDRESCUE AUTHORITY (NFRA) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee8396d4-1b6e-4e0a-8713-00a46e0752b1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ee8396d4-1b6e-4e0a-8713-00a46e0752b1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ee8396d4-1b6e-4e0a-8713-00a46e0752b1.json) ## Summary The Leicester City Council, acting on behalf of Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Authority, Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland Combined Fire Authority, and Nottinghamshire and City of Nottingham Fire and Rescue Authority, is seeking to award three independent contracts for Firefighters' Pension Scheme Administration and Pensioner Payroll Services. This open procurement process, initiated on 7th April 2020, aims to establish a contract for five years, with an option to extend for an additional five years. The procurement is set to close on 7th May 2020, and the services will be delivered in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom under the classification of financial and insurance services, with an estimated contract value of £1,400,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the financial services sector, particularly those experienced in pension administration and payroll management. Companies that specialise in IT solutions related to pension processes or have expertise in regulatory compliance within the financial sector would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The requirement for robust software solutions and the expectation of high levels of communication indicate that suppliers must offer innovative and professional services to navigate the complexities of the engagement, ultimately contributing to business growth in a critical area of public service provision. ## Notice This procurement is to let three independent contracts by "the Authorities": * Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Authority (DFRA); * Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland Combined Fire Authority (LFRA), and * Nottinghamshire and City of Nottingham Fire and Rescue Authority (NFRA), for the provision of Firefighters' Pension Scheme administration and, for LFRA only, pensioner payroll services. The proposed contract will be for five (5) years with an options to extend for a five (5) years. The procurement exercise will be led by Leicester City Council.To provide a comprehensive pensions service consisting of: PART A - Pension administration services in relation to the Firefighters' Pension Schemes. PART B (LFRA only) - Firefighters' pensioner payroll, including the facility to make immediate payments. The provision and hosting of IT software is required for both parts. The requirement includes making best useof systems including workflow, document imaging functionality, a dedicated website, monthly data collection,employer online services and 24/7 customer self-service access. The Supplier must meet the challenge of change, particularly with regards to remedies arising from current andfuture legal cases. The Authorities expect the Supplier to provide professional services in a robust and timelymanner in line with industry best practice standards. A high level of communication will be required betweenparties throughout the contract including regular review meetings. The Supplier must ensure that the system is fully auditable, and the authorities, and their auditors, will have theright to examine all files held that relate to the contract. The Supplier shall provide all reasonable assistance andco-operation to the Authorities and their auditors when required. Additional information: Leicester City Council is managing this procurement exercise on behalf of: * Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Authority (DFRA); * Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland Combined Fire Authority (LFRA), and * Nottinghamshire and City of Nottingham Fire and Rescue Authority (NFRA), however, the successful Supplier will enter into contracts directly with the Authorities, ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f742044b-8a86-4591-8e3b-0654a29aa356 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Apr 2020 | | Submission deadline | 7 May 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 30 Nov 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,400,000 | | 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 | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL ON BEHALF OF LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE & RUTLAND COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY(LFRA), DERBYSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY (DFRA) & NOTTINGHAMSHIRE AND CITY OF NOTTINGHAM FIRE ANDRESCUE AUTHORITY (NFRA) | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE1 1FZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester | | Local authority | Leicester | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Leicester South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66000000 - Financial and insurance services ## Release History - 7 Apr 2020 at 15:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f742044b-8a86-4591-8e3b-0654a29aa356 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f742044b-8a86-4591-8e3b-0654a29aa356 7th April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.leicester.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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