---
title: "2022 Pensions Consulting UoR - Ref 1"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03a132"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF READING"
published: "2023-03-28"
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# 2022 Pensions Consulting UoR - Ref 1

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF READING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a132

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## Summary

The University of Reading has completed a tender process for consultancy services related to Actuarial, Pensions, and Benefits Services. This procurement falls under the services category and specifically targets Pension fund consultancy services. The University sought a supplier with at least 3 years' experience in the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) across a minimum of 3 universities. The contract, awarded to Mercer Limited, has a value of £540,000 and was signed on 28th March 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in Pension fund consultancy services, Insurance and pension services, or Group pension services to engage with the University of Reading. The University's procurement process, conducted through an open procedure, allows for fair competition. Businesses with expertise in the specified areas and experience within the education sector are well-suited to participate in this contract to promote their growth and establish valuable partnerships.

## Notice

University of Reading is seeking consultancy services for Actuarial, Pensions and Benefits Services.The successful bidder will have a minimum of 3 years' experience with Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) with at least 3 Universities (as their primary Pension scheme).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Consultancy services for Actuarial, Pensions and Benefits Services - see tender documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009010-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £540,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £540,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF READING |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG6 6EE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Wokingham |
| Electoral ward | Hillside |
| Westminster constituency | Earley and Woodley |
| Delivery location | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66500000 - Insurance and pension services
- 66522000 - Group pension services
- 66523000 - Pension fund consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2023 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009010-2023
- 30 Jan 2023 at 16:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002823-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.reading.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/theuniversityofreading
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/theuniversityofreading/aspx/Home

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