--- title: "Provision of Actuarial Services for the Sponsoring Employer of the UoDSS Pension Scheme" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000840967" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000840967" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000840967.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000840967.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "University of Dundee" published: "2026-08-24" --- # Provision of Actuarial Services for the Sponsoring Employer of the UoDSS Pension Scheme Buyer: University of Dundee Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000840967 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000840967) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000840967.json) ## Summary The University of Dundee is seeking an independent, professionally qualified actuarial adviser for the sponsoring employer of the University of Dundee Superannuation Scheme. The adviser will support the University through the forthcoming pension scheme valuation process. This is a specialist actuarial consultancy service, covering pension valuation advice to the sponsoring employer rather than general financial advice or administration. The service is classified under CPV 66519600, actuarial services. The requirement is for delivery in Scotland, for a public-sector education organisation based in Dundee. The procurement is a single requirement, with the University of Dundee acting as the buying organisation and managing the appointment. It will suit actuarial firms with relevant pension-scheme advisory capability and experience supporting employers through formal valuation exercises. The procurement has reached tender: the University invited offers through an open procedure. Bids were to be submitted electronically in English by 23 September 2026 at 12:00 UTC, with public bid opening at 12:30 UTC the same day. The contract is for 360 days, with an optional single 12-month renewal. Bids must remain valid for 90 days after submission. Evaluation is based on price, weighted at 30, and quality, with the approach and methodology criterion weighted at 15. The evaluation and award period starts on 23 September 2026 at 12:30 UTC. Variants are not allowed, and an electronic catalogue is required. The successful adviser is expected to provide staff names and professional qualifications. This opportunity suits actuarial consultancies that can provide an independent adviser who is professionally qualified and able to support a sponsoring employer through a pension scheme valuation. Bidders should be able to demonstrate a sound approach and methodology for carrying out and advising on the forthcoming valuation process, while also submitting a competitive price. The requirement is focused on specialist professional advice rather than the supply of goods, construction or routine administration. Firms should be prepared to identify the personnel who will deliver the work and provide their professional qualifications. It is suitable for suppliers with the actuarial expertise, experienced staff and delivery capacity to manage a defined valuation assignment, with the potential for a further year of work if the optional renewal is exercised. ## Notice The University wishes to appoint an independent, professionally qualified actuarial adviser to support it as sponsoring employer through the forthcoming valuation process. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University wishes to appoint an independent, professionally qualified actuarial adviser to support it as sponsoring employer through the forthcoming valuation process. Renewal: 1 x 12 month renewal - optional ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562928 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | University of Dundee | | Locality | DUNDEE | | Postcode area | Dundee | | Postcode | DD1 4HN | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City | | Local authority | Dundee City | | Electoral ward | West End | | Westminster constituency | Dundee Central | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66171000 - Financial consultancy services - 66519600 - Actuarial services ## Release History - 24 Aug 2026 at 01:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562928 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562928 Provision of Actuarial Services for the Sponsoring Employer of the UoDSS Pension Scheme - The University wishes to appoint an independent, professionally qualified actuarial adviser to support it as sponsoring employer through the forthcoming valuation process. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.dundee.ac.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=840967 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000840967 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=840967 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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