--- title: "Independent Local Pension Board Chair for Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-148175" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-148175" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-148175.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-148175.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MID AND WEST WALES FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY" published: "2025-06-04" --- # Independent Local Pension Board Chair for Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority Buyer: MID AND WEST WALES FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-148175 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-148175) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-148175.json) ## Summary Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority has awarded a contract for the position of Independent Local Pension Board Chair. This contract, valued at £53,500, has been awarded to Craven Advisory Services Limited. The procurement process focused on services related to pension fund management and administration, with the main goal of ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and efficient operation of the Firefighters' Pension Scheme(s). The contract is set to begin on 1st August 2025 and will run for three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. This award, concluded in June 2025, signifies the completion of the procurement stage and initiation of the contract, actively engaging in consultancy services for the buying organisation located in Carmarthen. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for consultancy businesses specialising in pension fund management and related administrative services. Companies with expertise in government pension schemes and compliance with regulations would be well-suited to explore similar opportunities as the appointed Independent Local Pension Board Chair. As Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority is governed by public law, potential suppliers with experience in working with public sectors and aligning services to regulatory standards could position themselves advantageously for upcoming tenders within this sector, leveraging the open procurement method used in securing this contract. ## Notice Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Authority is seeking to appoint an Independent Local Pension Board Chair on a consultancy basis to assist the Authority (Scheme Manager) in relation to the administration and governance of the Firefighters' Pension Scheme(s), in order to ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and any requirements of the Pensions Regulator.The Chair will ensure that the scheme operates efficiently, effectively, and in compliance with relevant regulations.The outcome of the procurement is to appoint a qualified and experienced individual to the position of Independent Local Pension Board Chair. The appointed Chair will be responsible for providing leadership and guidance to the pension board, ensuring that it fulfills its statutory duties and responsibilities.The contract period will be for three years, commencing on the 1st August 2025 with the possibility of a two-year extension. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148175 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 May 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £53,500 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MID AND WEST WALES FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY | | Locality | CARMARTHEN | | Post town | Swansea | | Postcode | SA31 1SP | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL42 South West Wales | | Local authority | Carmarthenshire | | Electoral ward | Carmarthen Town West | | Westminster constituency | Caerfyrddin | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CRAVEN ADVISORY SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 66141000 - Pension fund management services - 66520000 - Pension services - 66523100 - Pension fund administration services - 75320000 - Government employee pension schemes ## Release History - 4 Jun 2025 at 10:07 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148175 - 20 Feb 2025 at 14:22 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148175 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB497821&idx=1 20th February 2025 - Appendix C - Welsh Language Standards Questionnaire - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB497821&idx=2 20th February 2025 - Appendix B - MAWWFRA Contract Terms and Conditions for Goods and Services - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB497821&idx=3 20th February 2025 - Appendix A - Supplier Qualification Questionnaire - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB497821&idx=4 20th February 2025 - ITQ Part 1 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=FEB497821&idx=5 20th February 2025 - ITQ Part 2 ## Notice URLs - http://www.mawwfire.gov.uk - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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