--- title: "Provision of Professional Services to deliver a managed Shared Cost AVC pension arrangement" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000581105" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000581105" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000581105.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000581105.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2019-12-09" --- # Provision of Professional Services to deliver a managed Shared Cost AVC pension arrangement Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000581105 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000581105) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000581105.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Aberdeenshire Council as the buying organisation, with the title being "Provision of Professional Services to deliver a managed Shared Cost AVC pension arrangement." The contract falls under the services category, specifically related to general public services and community amenities, and is located in Aberdeen, UK. The procurement stage is at the contract award phase, with the contract valued at £324,000 signed on 12th September 2019. The tender was initiated through an open procurement method, indicating that it was accessible to all interested suppliers. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, especially those specialising in financial services, pension schemes, or advisory roles within local government contexts. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can particularly benefit from this, as the awarded contract was secured by AVC Wise Ltd, also an SME. Companies with experience in managing pension arrangements or providing professional consultancy services are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, taking advantage of the expertise required for such contracts. ## Notice Provision of professional services to deliver a managed Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contribution pension arrangement ### Lot Information Lot 1 The purpose of this Invitation to Tender is to invite bids for the provision of professional services to deliver a managed Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contribution ("SCAVC") pension arrangement. Renewal: The Council shall have the sole option of extending the contract for a further period (or periods) of up to a maximum of twenty-four months in a series of extensions which could range from 6 months to a single extension of 24 after the expiry of the initial term. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC374599 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Dec 2019 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Sep 2019 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | Lots value | £250,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £324,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB16 5GB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North | | Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | AVC WISE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 66520000 - Pension services - 66521000 - Individual pension services - 75320000 - Government employee pension schemes - 79221000 - Tax consultancy services ## Release History - 9 Dec 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC374599 - 1 May 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353275 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353275&idx=4 3rd May 2019 - SCAVC 2019 - Appendix 3 Declaration - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353275&idx=5 3rd May 2019 - SCAVC 2019 - Appendix 4 Conditions of Contract - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353275&idx=6 3rd May 2019 - SCAVC 2019 - Appendix 5 Award Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353275&idx=1 3rd May 2019 - SCAVC 2019 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353275&idx=2 3rd May 2019 - SCAVC 2019 - Appendix 1 Statement of Requirements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY353275&idx=3 3rd May 2019 - SCAVC 2019 - Appendix 2 Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353275 Provision of Professional Services to deliver a managed Shared Cost AVC pension arrangement - Provision of professional services to deliver a managed Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contribution pension arrangement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC374599 Provision of Professional Services to deliver a managed Shared Cost AVC pension arrangement - Provision of professional services to deliver a managed Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contribution pension arrangement ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk - http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000581105 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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