---
title: "Pension Consultancy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0681fd"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA"
published: "2026-04-14"
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# Pension Consultancy

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0681fd

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## Summary

The University of Cumbria embarked on a procurement process titled "Pension Consultancy," focusing within the pension services industry category. This was initiated as a direct procurement, below threshold, and without competition, which has resulted in the award stage being completed. Mercer Limited, based in London, has been awarded the contract, covering various regions across the United Kingdom. Key dates include the contract signing on 14th April 2026, with the contract period extending from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2027. The procurement reflects the legal basis established by the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender opens doors for growth in the pension consultancy sector, catered towards those providing pension analysis and provision services. Large businesses, similar to Mercer Limited, which can offer substantial expertise in pension services, are ideally positioned to seize opportunities in contracts requiring direct, specialised services. This procurement underscores the demand for experienced and sizable consultancy firms capable of addressing complex pension needs across multiple regions in the UK.

## Notice

The University Of Cumbria required support in relation to Pension provision and analysis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033765-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA |
| Locality | CUMBRIA |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66520000 - Pension services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 12:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033765-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033765-2026
  14th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cumbria.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.mercer.com/

## Provenance

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