---
title: "Actuarial advice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06daa1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-08-04"
---

# Actuarial advice

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06daa1

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## Summary

This public procurement process involves Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, located at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, as the buying organisation. The contract, titled "Actuarial advice," focuses on services related to pension aspects of a staff transfer. The procurement falls under the services industry category and took place in the UKK23 region of the United Kingdom. This process is at the award stage, marked complete and commenced on the 4th of August 2026, with the contract period ending on the 30th of September 2026. The procurement method was direct, classified as below threshold without competition, demonstrating a strategic approach to sourcing skilled actuarial expertise efficiently.

The awarded contract represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in pension services, particularly those with expertise in actuarial consultancy. Given the nature of the direct award to the Government Actuary's Department, large-scale firms with a track record in public sector consultancy and those equipped to navigate complex pension scenarios concerning workforce restructuring could find significant growth potential through participating in similar tenders. Such contracts enhance a business's portfolio within the public sector space, thereby leading to further opportunities in government-related service sectors.

## Notice

Actuarial advice in relation to the pensions aspects of a transfer of staff.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073482-2026 |
| 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 | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Aug 2026 - 30 Sep 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 | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 5DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GOVERNMENT ACTUARY'S DEPARTMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66520000 - Pension services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2026 at 08:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073482-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073482-2026
  4th August 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/government-actuarys-department
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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