---
title: "BTA2116 - US Pension Scheme Actuarial Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a85b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND"
published: "2025-10-03"
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# BTA2116 - US Pension Scheme Actuarial Services

Buyer: BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a85b

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## Summary

The British Tourist Authority, trading as VisitBritain/VisitEngland, has awarded a contract for "BTA2116 - US Pension Scheme Actuarial Services." This involves the administration and actuarial services pertaining to the Group Pension Plan for employees based in the United States. The contract, valued at £408,000, was awarded to Mercer, an established consultancy firm. The contract was signed on 24th September 2025, with the procurement process opting for a limited method without prior publication. The industry involved is the services sector, specifically pension fund administration, and the location of service delivery is the United States. The procurement stage is complete, and the process was governed by the framework established by Agri-EPI Centre Limited.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial valuation and actuarial services, particularly those with expertise in International Accounting Standard 19 (IAS 19) and funding valuations. Firms that can demonstrate a strong understanding of the risks and mitigations related to US pension schemes could benefit from such procurement opportunities. Large consultancy firms like Mercer, which have the capability to manage complex pension fund administration, would find this contract an excellent addition to their portfolios, particularly if they are considering expanding their service offerings to the tourism sector through collaboration with public bodies like VisitBritain. This contract also signals a need for continuous engagement with international standards, making it attractive to firms with a global presence.

## Notice

Administration and Actuarial Services for the Group Pension Plan for Employees of VisitBritain based in the United States.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Administration and Actuarial Services for the Group Pension Plan for Employees of VisitBritain based in the United States. Services include:
Regular actuarial services.
Understanding of IAS 19 (International Accounting Standard 19) requirements and annual reporting. 
Financial accounting valuation under IAS19.
Funding valuations including required triennial valuations.
Identify risk, issues and mitigations in relation to the existing or future US pension arrangements.

### Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded using the framework OJEU Contract Award Notice 077-1122 OET AEC's the "Omni CPV NVMSP Framework established by Agri-EPI Centre Limited.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062346-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £408,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY T/A VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B2 4AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG3 West Midlands |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66519600 - Actuarial services
- 66523100 - Pension fund administration services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2025 at 19:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062346-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mercer.com
- https://visitbritain.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.visitbritain.com/en

## Provenance

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