Multi-Provider Framework Agreement for the Provision of Actuarial, Benefits and Governance Consultancy Services
Estimated value
£500.0m
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
5
Published
20 May 2025
Description
Norfolk County Council, on its own behalf and on behalf of the Environment Agency (as Administering Authority of the Environment Agency Pension Fund), Essex County Council (as Administering Authority of the Essex Pension Fund), Hampshire County Council (as Administering Authority of the Hampshire Pension Fund), Surrey County Council (as Administering Authority of the Surrey Pension Fund) and Kent County Council (as Administering Authority of the Kent Pension Fund) wish to let a multi-provider, Framework Agreement for the provision of Actuarial, Benefits and Governance Consultancy Services primarily in support of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Market Engagement has been undertaken under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Prior information notice identifier: 2024/S 000-040957
Scope
- Reference
- NCCT43062
- Total value
- £500,000,000 excluding VAT£700,000,000 including VATAbove the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 10 Nov 2025 to 09 Nov 2033
- Main category
- services
- CPV classifications
- 665196006652300066520000
- Contract locations
- UK, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharing research and added value | — | quality | 5.00% |
| Performance Management | — | quality | 10.00% |
| Working with other service providers | — | quality | 8.00% |
| Client Relationship Management | — | quality | 9.00% |
| Environmental, Social Governance | — | quality | 5.00% |
| Maintaining knowledge and understanding | — | quality | 12.00% |
| Key Personnel | — | quality | 12.00% |
| Changing shape of public service delivery | — | quality | 10.00% |
| Statutory Services and Specialist Advice and Support | — | quality | 12.00% |
| Future Sustainability of the LGPS | — | quality | 11.00% |
| Technology | — | quality | 6.00% |
| Maintaining knowledge and understanding | — | quality | 17.00% |
| Key Personnel | — | quality | 16.00% |
| Changing shape of public service delivery | — | quality | 14.00% |
| Engagement and specialist advice and support | — | quality | 16.00% |
| Maintaining knowledge and understanding | — | quality | 16.00% |
| Changing shape of public service Delivery | — | quality | 15.00% |
| Maintaining knowledge and understanding | — | quality | 15.00% |
| Key Personnel | — | quality | 14.00% |
| Changing shape of public service pensions governance | — | quality | 10.00% |
| Tools and Approaches | — | quality | 8.00% |
| Management and Mitigation of Risks | — | quality | 8.00% |
| Policy Development | — | quality | 8.00% |
| Maintaining Knowledge and Understanding | — | quality | 16.00% |
| Changing Shape of Public Service Delivery | — | quality | 15.00% |
| Project Management Methodology | — | quality | 16.00% |
Submission & procedure
- Enquiry deadline
- 18 Jun 2025, 1:00 pm
- Submission deadline
- 15 Jul 2025, 1:00 pm
- Submission address
- This procurement will be managed electronically via the Council`s e-procurement system. To participate in this procurement, applicants must first be registered on the system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles. Once registered you will be able to see the procurement project under the `tenders` section and `express an interest` to view the documentation. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system you can contact the In-tend support team by phoning +44 8442728810 or e-mailing support@in-tend.co.uk.
- Electronic submission
- Yes
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Lots · 5 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Actuarial Services | £500.0m | active |
| 2 | Benefits Consultancy | £500.0m | active |
| 3 | Governance Consultancy | £500.0m | active |
| 4 | Funding Risk Advisory Services | £500.0m | active |
| 5 | Consultancy Services to Support Specialist Projects | £500.0m | active |