---
title: "Pension Actuary Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067bee"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE"
published: "2026-04-02"
---

# Pension Actuary Services

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067bee

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire has completed a procurement process for Pension Actuary Services, appointing Mercer A Marsh Business as the supplier. This direct procurement was carried out without competition and falls under the category of services, specifically pension services. The contract period runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with a potential extension until 31st March 2029, covering the region of Preston, United Kingdom. The process was initiated under the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54, and the contract was signed on 31st January 2026.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in actuarial services, particularly those with expertise in pension services, to engage with public authorities and expand their portfolio in the sub-central government sector. The procurement, due to its 'below threshold' nature, could be seen as a potential avenue for smaller enterprises or SMEs to demonstrate their capabilities and establish relationships with governmental bodies. As the contract has already been awarded to Mercer A Marsh Business, it reinforces the importance of maintaining readiness and establishing a solid professional reputation to seize similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Approval to use Mercer (A Marsh Business) for the provision of the Pension Actuary Service for the period 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. (With the option to extend until 31st March 2029). To Waive Contract Standing Orders 2.1.2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030950-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £44,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR LANCASHIRE |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR4 5SB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MERCER A MARSH BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66520000 - Pension services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 13:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030950-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030950-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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