--- title: "Enfield (LGPS) Pension Administration Software and Support" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b498" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b498" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b498.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b498.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF ENFIELD" published: "2024-11-07" --- # Enfield (LGPS) Pension Administration Software and Support Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF ENFIELD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b498 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b498) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b498.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Enfield has awarded a contract for the provision of Pension Administration Software and support. This contract, worth £1,805,895, was awarded to Heywood Limited and will span five years, from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2030. The procurement process was conducted under the limited procurement method, specifically the negotiated procedure without prior publication, due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. This contract falls under the 'Software package and information systems' industry category (CPV code: 48000000) and pertains to government employee pension schemes. Key dates include the standstill period ending on 18th November 2024, with the contract signed on 16th September 2024. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in pension administration software and support, especially those with expertise in managing complex legislative and technical transitions like the McCloud Judgement and the National Pension Dashboard requirements. SMEs that can offer specialised software solutions and support within the public sector pensions administration market, particularly those familiar with the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), would be well-suited to compete for similar upcoming opportunities. The potential for future competitive procurement processes at the end of year three of the current contract further enhances the growth prospects for businesses operating in this sector. ## Notice The London Borough of Enfield, acting as the Administering Authority for the Enfield Pension Fund, intends to award a 5 year contract for the provision of Pension Administration Software and support, from 01/04/2025 to 31/03/2030. ### Lot Information Lot 1 5 year contract for the provision of Pension Administration Software and support, from 01/04/2025 to 31/03/2030. Award in accordance with Regulation 32(2)(B)(ii), the negotiated procedure without prior publication where competition is absent for technical reasons. ### Procurement Information Regulation 32(2)(B)(ii) states: (2) The negotiated procedure without prior publication may be used for public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts in any of the following cases:-- (b)where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons:-- (ii)competition is absent for technical reasons The reasons for this are as follows: 1. In 2015, the Court of Appeal ruled that the Government's public sector pension changes unlawfully treated existing public sectors differently in relation to age discrimination. This is referred to as the McCloud Judgement. Public sector pension schemes are required to assess member benefits and make changes to member service, which will include paying compensation during the 'remedy period' which is April 2014 to March 2022. The huge impact and timing of McCloud on LGPS funds means that it is not possible to scope the technical requirements or implement a transition to a new software supplier to coincide with the current contract cycle. 2. The unreasonable cost (due to scarcity) of resource to dedicate to a transition to a new supplier, due to difficulty recruiting staff within the public sector pensions administration sector. 3. LGPS changes to the re-evaluation dates of pensions have altered the technical parameters of the system. It would be a significant risk to move away from the incumbent system while this work is taking place. 4. The National Pension Dashboard, which is being developed by the Government will allow individuals to see all their pension benefits and pension savings in one place. Enfield Pension Fund must on board by October 2025. It would be a significant risk to move away from the incumbent system before this date as the transfer may jeopardise the ability to meet the onboarding deadline. 5. The above changes in pensions regulations and associated law, which are outside the control of the Enfield Administering Authority means that the timescales required for procurement and transition to a new supplier (between 12 -18 months) are such that it is not technically possible for any other provider to fulfil the Council's service requirements at the time required. 6. As per the LGPS Regulations, the Enfield Pension Fund must be revaluated every 3 years. The next Fund valuation is based on scheme date at 31st March 2025. The Enfield Administering Authority will need to ensure data is accurate and available at this date to provide required information to the Funds actuaries. There would be a significant risk to move away from the incumbent system on 1st April 2025. The intention will be to run a competitive procurement process at around the end of year 3 of the proposed new contract. A 10 day standstill period will now commence which will expire midnight 18/11/2024. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036052-2024 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Sep 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 | £1,805,895 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF ENFIELD | | Locality | ENFIELD | | Post town | Enfield | | Postcode | EN1 3ES | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East | | ITL 3 | TLI54 Enfield | | Local authority | Enfield | | Electoral ward | Town | | Westminster constituency | Enfield North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HEYWOOD | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 75320000 - Government employee pension schemes ## Release History - 7 Nov 2024 at 11:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036052-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.enfield.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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