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title: "Multi-Provider Framework Agreement for the Provision of Actuarial, Benefits and Governance Consultancy Services"
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# Multi-Provider Framework Agreement for the Provision of Actuarial, Benefits and Governance Consultancy Services

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05196d

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## Summary

Norfolk County Council has completed the procurement process for a Multi-Provider Framework Agreement concerning Actuarial, Benefits, and Governance Consultancy Services in support of the Local Government Pension Scheme. This extensive agreement encompasses a collaboration with key public authorities, including the Environment Agency, Essex, Hampshire, Surrey, and Kent County Councils. The framework, segmented into five lots focusing on diverse consultancy services, commenced on January 8, 2026, and runs until January 7, 2034. The procurement employed an open procedure and aligns with the Procurement Act 2023, offering periodic opportunities for reassessment over its duration. This collaboration emphasizes strategic governance and consultancy within the local government sector in regions across the UK.

This framework presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in financial and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in actuarial, pension fund consultancy, and governance advisory roles. Large enterprises like Aon Solutions UK Ltd and BARNETT WADDINGHAM LLP are involved, signaling a strong market competitiveness and potential for growth in this industry sector. Businesses capable of offering innovative solutions with stringent performance and management capabilities could see substantial growth, leveraging this framework's reach within the public sector and its strategic expansion plans, including the possible formation of a Mayoral Combined Authority. Opportunities are ripe for businesses to engage with the framework's dynamic procurement strategy, facilitating both direct awards and competitive bidding options.

## Notice

Norfolk County Council, on its own behalf and on behalf of the Environment Agency (as Administering Authority of the Environment Agency Pension Fund), Essex County Council (as Administering Authority of the Essex Pension Fund), Hampshire County Council (as Administering Authority of the Hampshire Pension Fund), Surrey County Council (as Administering Authority of the Surrey Pension Fund) and Kent County Council (as Administering Authority of the Kent Pension Fund) has let a multi-provider, Framework Agreement for the provision of Actuarial, Benefits and Governance Consultancy Services primarily in support of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). This Procurement was split into 5 Lots Lot 1 - Actuarial Services Lot 2 - Benefits Consultancy Lot 3 - Governance Consultancy Lot 4 Funding Risk Advisory Services Lot 5 Consultancy Services to Support Specialist Projects There is no guarantee of business. Government has invited participation by Norfolk in the Local Government Review. This process has the potential to lead to unitary local government in Norfolk. The contract may be assigned or novated to any successor authority(ies) to Norfolk County Council or to any joint body incorporating or formed by any such successor. The County Council or a successor authority or joint body may order services on behalf of other local authorities serving any area within Norfolk's current geographical boundaries.

### Lot Information

Actuarial Services

Provision of Actuarial Services

Benefits Consultancy

Provision of Benefits Consultancy

Governance Consultancy

Provision of Governance Consultancy

Funding Risk Advisory Services

Provision of Funding Risk Advisory Services

Consultancy Services to Support Specialist Projects

Provision of Consultancy Services to Support Specialist Projects

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007782-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2026 - 7 Jan 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000,000 |
| Awards value | £150,000,000 |
| Contracts value | £150,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY; ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL; HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL; KENT COUNTY COUNCIL; SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 12 |
| Supplier names | AON SOLUTIONS; BARNETT WADDINGHAM; GOVERNMENT ACTUARY'S DEPARTMENT; GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX; HYMANS ROBERTSON; ISIO GROUP; KPMG; MERCER; PAYMASTER (1836; PENFIDA; PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS; REDINGTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66519600 - Actuarial services
- 66520000 - Pension services
- 66523000 - Pension fund consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2026 at 17:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007782-2026
- 29 Oct 2025 at 17:35 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069561-2025
- 20 May 2025 at 15:42 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023460-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007782-2026
  28th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069561-2025
  29th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023460-2025
  20th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1548
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1549
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1550
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1551
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1552
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1553

## Notice URLs

- http://KPMG.CO.UK
- http://www.barnett-waddingham.co.uk
- http://www.equiniti.com
- http://www.grantthornton.co.uk
- http://www.hymans.co.uk
- http://www.isio.com
- http://www.pwc.co.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles
- https://redington.co.uk/
- https://www.gamcare.org.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/government-actuarys-department
- https://www.kent.gov.uk/
- https://www.lcp.com/en
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.mercer.com/
- https://www.xpsgroup.com/what-we-do/covenant-advisory/

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