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title: "CSP25324 - GBE Pension Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dc81"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO"
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# CSP25324 - GBE Pension Scheme

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dc81

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## Summary

The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero is currently in the tender stage for the procurement titled "CSP25324 – GBE Pension Scheme." This process, managed in collaboration with UK Shared Business Services Ltd, seeks a provider for a Defined Contribution Pension Scheme for Great British Energy (GBE) employees. The tender is conducted via an open competition method, suitable for businesses under the below-threshold category. Key deadlines are set for 19th January 2026 for tender submission and 12th January 2026 for enquiries. The contract, valued at £70,000, will commence on 9th February 2026 and conclude on 7th February 2031, covering the UK region under the pension services industry category. Prospective suppliers are invited to submit their tenders electronically.

This tender presents significant opportunities for service providers within the financial and pension management sectors, particularly those capable of delivering bespoke solutions outside typical civil service arrangements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with capabilities to provide intuitive digital platforms for investment management and compliance with investment principles, will find this tender suitable. The focus on quality, with an 80% weight in the evaluation criteria, underscores the potential for service-focused businesses to distinguish themselves by leveraging innovative financial management tools and client engagement strategies. The engagement process also highlights an opportunity for businesses to offer feedback and influence the final specifications to better align with market conditions and technological advancements.

## Notice

***This is an award notice, not a call for competition*** Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), Great British Energy (GBE) had a requirement for a Pension Scheme. This procurement has been concluded via Open Competition below threshold.

### Planning Information

Great British Energy (GBE), alongside UK Shared Business Services Limited would like to conduct pre-market engagement.
If you are interested please email CoreServices@uksbs.co.uk for a copy of the specification. The Department request intereted parties to provide responses to the below questions.
Please see below our questions
1. Company name
2. Name of main contact
3. Email address
4. Please confirm if your organisation is able to deliver the requirement as detailed within the Scope section.
5. Once advertised, would you submit a bid for this requirement? 
6. Are you able to provide an estimated cost for 350 employees per year? 
Due to the timeframe required, please ensure to complete the questions and email your responses to CoreServices@uksbs.co.uk marking your email for the attention of Karam Bhogal before 11:00AM on Friday 14th November 2025 to express your interest.
By registering your interest and providing a response to the Market Engagement Questionnaire you will be engaging in non-competitive dialogue which will enable GBE to develop and assess the markets appetite, concerns, and views on the formulation of its requirements. GBE may consider the information and responses received as part of the Market Engagement Questionnaire to help inform the specification and further decision making in relation to the planning and conduct of the proposed procurement, ensuring all valid options are considered. 
Any information supplied as part of preliminary market consultation shall not place any supplier at an advantage in a potential procurement process.
There is no commitment at this stage that the above-mentioned opportunity will proceed in its current format however subject to the relevant approvals this will be the intention.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054574-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | 19 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 May 2026 - 19 May 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | £70,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TPT RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66520000 - Pension services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2026 at 09:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054574-2026
- 23 Dec 2025 at 14:34 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085883-2025
- 7 Nov 2025 at 10:54 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071924-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054574-2026
  10th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085883-2025
  23rd December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071924-2025
  7th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/

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