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title: "Additional Voluntary Contributions Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000831756"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-12"
---

# Additional Voluntary Contributions Support Services

Buyer: ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000831756

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Additional Voluntary Contributions Support Services" was conducted by Aberdeen City Council, located at Woodhill House, Westburn Road, Aberdeen. This procurement falls under the industry category of general public services, specifically focusing on advisory services for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs). The contract was awarded to Hymans Robertson LLP, located in Glasgow, as of 30th April 2026, with a total contract value of £59,000. The procurement method used was a limited procedure, allowing direct award without prior publication under the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Framework. The services will be delivered at Marischal Square, Broad Street, Aberdeen, within the UKM50 region. This contract is now at the 'Award' stage.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in financial and advisory services. Large-scale businesses and those familiar with pension fund management will find this contract particularly suited to their expertise. The method of direct award under an existing framework highlights the importance of being part of established government frameworks, as it provides direct avenues for securing contracts without traditional competitive bidding. Moreover, businesses focusing on expansions into new service areas or regions could consider leveraging such opportunities for portfolio diversification and strengthening their presence in the market.

## Notice

Provision of advisory services in relation to Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of advisory services in relation to Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) for North East Scotland Pension Fund.

### Procurement Information

Direct award under the LGPS Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555700 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £59,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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 | HYMANS ROBERTSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66523000 - Pension fund consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555700

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555700
  Additional Voluntary Contributions Support Services - Provision of advisory services in relation to Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831756

## Provenance

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