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title: "A Multi-Provider Framework Agreement for the Provision of Additional Voluntary Contribution Services and Consultancy Services Associated with Additional Voluntary Contributions Primarily in Support of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03e120"
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buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# A Multi-Provider Framework Agreement for the Provision of Additional Voluntary Contribution Services and Consultancy Services Associated with Additional Voluntary Contributions Primarily in Support of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03e120

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## Summary

Norfolk County Council has initiated a Multi-Provider Framework Agreement to offer Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) Services and Consultancy Services related to AVC primarily supporting the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). This procurement falls under the 'Pension Services' category and involves the participation of other regional authorities, including Cheshire West and Chester Council, Dumfries and Galloway Council, Glasgow City Council, and Leicestershire County Council. The contract, currently in the 'Tender' stage, commenced with a submission period ending on 8 January 2024 and has proceeded to the award phase. Two primary lots are involved: Lot 1 for providing AVC services, and Lot 2 for related consultancy services, each with a contract duration of up to 1440 days. This process uses an open procedure covered by the GPA (Government Procurement Agreement), ensuring broad accessibility and transparency.

This tender opens significant business opportunities for firms specialising in pension services and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in managing and advising on AVCs. Companies with experience in public sector pensions, regulatory responsibilities, and multi-employer schemes are well-positioned to compete. Large-scale pension consortia, financial advisory firms, and consultancies offering comprehensive pension-related services can leverage this tender to expand their market presence, enhance collaborative efforts with local authorities, and support the effective administration of LGPS across multiple regions in the UK.

## Notice

Norfolk County Council (as Administering Authority for the Norfolk Pension Fund), on its own behalf and on behalf of Cheshire West and Chester Council (as Administering Authority of the Cheshire Pension Fund, Dumfries and Galloway Council (as Administering Authority of the Dumfries and Galloway Pension Fund), Glasgow City Council (as Administering Authority of the Strathclyde Pension Fund) and Leicestershire County Council (as Administering Authority of Leicestershire Pension Fund) sought to let a multi-lot, multi-provider framework agreement for the provision of Additional Voluntary Contribution Services and Consultancy Services Associated with Additional Voluntary Contributions primarily in support of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

### Lot Information

Additional Voluntary Contribution Services

The LGPS has a regulatory responsibility to offer an AVC facility for its scheme members. Each fund administers the LGPS for significant numbers of employers and multiple payroll providers. This lot is provides a replacement or an additional AVC facility for LGPS funds .

Consultancy Services associated with Additional Voluntary Contributions

To provide a wide range of advisory services in relation to Additional Voluntary Contribution Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024415-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | 6 Nov 2023 |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,000,001 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL (AS ADMINISTERING AUTHORITY OF THE CHESHIRE PENSION FUND); DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL (AS ADMINISTERING AUTHORITY OF THE DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY PENSION FUND); GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL (AS ADMINISTERING AUTHORITY OF THE STRATHCLYDE PENSION FUND); LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL (AS ADMINISTERING AUTHORITY OF LEICESTERSHIRE PENSION FUND); NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL (AS ADMINISTERING AUTHORITY FOR NORFOLK PENSION FUND) |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Lakenham |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | AON INVESTMENTS; BARNETT WADDINGHAM; HYMANS ROBERTSON; LANE, CLARK & PEACOCK; LEGAL & GENERAL ASSURANCE SOCIETY; MERCER; PRUDENTIAL ASSURANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66520000 - Pension services
- 66523000 - Pension fund consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2024 at 07:14 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024415-2024
- 1 Aug 2024 at 09:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024078-2024
- 23 Nov 2023 at 14:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034703-2023
- 12 Jul 2023 at 12:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019949-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshirepensionfund.org
- http://www.norfolk.gov.uk
- http://www.pensionprotectionfund.org.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/Home
- https://leicsmss.pensiondetails.co.uk
- https://www.dumgal.gov.uk/pensions
- https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/
- https://www.spfo.org.uk

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