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title: "Provision of External and Independent Pension Advice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b85e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE"
published: "2026-06-18"
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# Provision of External and Independent Pension Advice

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b85e

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by the National Oceanography Centre, located in Southampton, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Provision of External and Independent Pension Advice," falls under the services industry category and involves delivering independent pension advice to staff members as part of adjustments to the Research Council Pension Scheme. The process has been completed, with Radcliffe & Co (Life & Pensions) Limited being awarded the contract. This limited competition procurement method was initiated with a contract period starting from 7th May 2026 and ending on 1st December 2026, with a potential extension up to November 2027. The contract, valued at £30,000 gross, covers multiple regions across the UK, reflecting a broad geographical scope.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies in the pension services sector to establish a foothold within a prestigious public authority, providing tailored pension advice. Businesses well-suited to this opportunity include those with expertise in financial advising and a capacity to deliver person-specific pension guidance across a complex scheme. Such opportunities could help businesses grow their professional networks and gain experience working with public sector entities, potentially opening the door to further projects of similar nature and scale in the UK public sector market.

## Notice

Provision of independent pension advice to approximately 184 members of staff as part of an ongoing project relating to changes to the Research Council Pension Scheme. The advice will be delivered on a 1:1 basis to support individuals in understanding their current pension arrangements and the potential impact of the scheme changes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057696-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 May 2026 - 1 Dec 2026 |
| 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 | NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 3ZH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RADCLIFFE & CO (LIFE & PENSIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66520000 - Pension services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 14:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057696-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057696-2026
  18th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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