---
title: "Pension System Support"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000582316"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-06-20"
---

# Pension System Support

Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000582316

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## Summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking support for its pension system through the procurement titled "Pension System Support." This tender falls under the services category, specifically related to waste haulage and general public services. The council is currently at the award stage of the procurement process, having signed the contract on 29 April 2019, with an active status and a contract value of £121,047.30. The procurement method utilised was limited, which was justified by the technical nature of the service required, as Aquila Heywood Limited is the only provider able to deliver the necessary support for the pension system, given their exclusive rights to its intellectual property. The location for the delivery of services is Dumfries, UK.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in pension management systems and support services, particularly those with experience working with local authorities. Given the council's intent to conduct a comprehensive review of its pension system within a year, vendors capable of providing innovative solutions and enhancements to pension administration would benefit from this engagement. It is an ideal opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer tailored services, as the council aims to form a long-term partnership with a reliable service provider in preparation for future procurement processes.

## Notice

Dumfries and Galloway Council currently has a licence to operate a pension system provided by Aquila Heywood Limited. The council to now e require additional support for a period of 12 months to allow the council adequate time to formally review its requirements for a pension system and go to market.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Dumfries and Galloway Council holds a licence to access and use Altair pension administration system with Aquila HeywoodD Limited . Aquila Heywood Limited owns and has exclusive rights in respect of all intellectual property rights in the councils current pension system and Heywood Ltd is, therefore, the only provider able to meet the council need for continued support and maintenance of the pension system . Dumfries and Galloway Council are however currently reviewing the system and intend within the next 12 month to go to market for a solution to its longer term requirements.

### Procurement Information

The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Directive

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358098 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £121,047 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUMFRIES |
| Post town | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Postcode | DG1 2HP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |
| Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Electoral ward | Nith |
| Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AQUILA HEYWOOD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358098
- 7 May 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353751

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY353751
  Pension System Support - Dumfries and Galloway Council currently has a licence to operate a pension system provided by Aquila Heywood Limited. The council to now e require additional support for a period of 12 months to allow the council adequate time to formally review its requirements for a pension system and go to market.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358098
  Pension System Support - Dumfries and Galloway Council currently has a licence to operate a pension system provided by Aquila Heywood Limited. The council to now e require additional support for a period of 12 months to allow the council adequate time to formally review its requirements for a pension system and go to market.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000582316

## Provenance

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