---
title: "Independent Professional Observer"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000656511"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL"
published: "2021-08-31"
---

# Independent Professional Observer

Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000656511

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## Summary

Fife Council is seeking an Independent Professional Observer (IPO) to assist with the administration of the Fife Council Pension Fund. This procurement process, identified as an open tender, is currently in the award stage following a competitive bidding phase. The preparation for this contract began with the tender announcement on 21st June 2021, with submissions due by 9th July 2021. The project is situated in Glenrothes, UK, and falls under the services industry category focusing on general public services and environmental protection.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial advisory, consultancy services, or public sector administration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as evidenced by the existing competition, with two bids including SME submissions already received. Companies that can demonstrate relevant experience in providing professional oversight or consulting services aligned with public sector needs will likely find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Fife Council require the appointment of an Independent Professional Observer (IPO). The IPO will provide support, feedback and assistance on Fife's administration of the Fife Council Pension Fund.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Fife Council require the appointment of an Independent Professional Observer (IPO). The IPO will provide support, feedback and assistance on Fife's administration of the Fife Council Pension Fund

Renewal: Option of an extension to the contract period of 2 additional periods of 2 years (a total of up to 4 additional years).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG425911 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Following expiry of contract |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £108,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIFE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLENROTHES |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY7 6GH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton |
| Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GIFFORDGATE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66131100 - Pension investment services

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG425911
- 21 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418842

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN418842&idx=1
  21st June 2021 - Terms and Conditions - Fife Council - Services - 250220
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN418842&idx=2
  21st June 2021 - Superannuation Fund and Pensions Committee and Fife Pension Board
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN418842&idx=3
  21st June 2021 - TN part one
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN418842&idx=4
  21st June 2021 - TN part two
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418842
  Independent Professional Observer - Fife Council require the appointment of an Independent Professional Observer (IPO). The IPO will provide support, feedback and assistance on Fife's administration of the Fife Council Pension Fund.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG425911
  Independent Professional Observer - Fife Council require the appointment of an Independent Professional Observer (IPO). The IPO will provide support, feedback and assistance on Fife's administration of the Fife Council Pension Fund.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000656511

## Provenance

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