---
title: "Defra Closed Pension Schemes Administration"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056105"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS"
published: "2025-07-17"
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# Defra Closed Pension Schemes Administration

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056105

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## Summary

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), a central government public authority located in London, is in the planning stage for a tender focused on administering two small closed pension schemes. This procurement process is classified under the insurance and pension services industry category. The anticipated contract for pension administration is valued at £750,000, extending to £900,000 if including gross amounts, over a period beginning from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2030, with the option for renewal. DEFRA is currently exploring market interest through preliminary engagement, due by 5th September 2025, and aims to issue a future notice by 3rd November 2025. Interested parties may contact Robin Woodhouse via email for more insights regarding this tender opportunity.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as DEFRA has specified suitability for such organisations. Businesses with expertise in pension fund administration services and those capable of providing comprehensive management solutions for pension schemes are well-positioned to compete. As suppliers assess their ability to meet the proposed timelines, this tender offers a strategic avenue for expanding their services within the public sector and enhancing their portfolio in government contracts.

## Notice

Administration and management of two small closed pension schemes.

### Planning Information

We are looking to test market interest in providing pensions administration for two small, closed pension schemes. Please email me at robin.woodhouse@defra.gov.uk for more details of the schemes. The estimated contract value given above is for the 8 years of contract and does not include the actual pension payments which also need to be made. At this point we are investigating possible routes to market and seek to confirm whether suppliers would be capable, interested, and able to meet the proposed timescales.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040852-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66500000 - Insurance and pension services
- 66523100 - Pension fund administration services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2025 at 10:34 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040852-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040852-2025
  17th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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