Buyer Name: Norfolk County Council
Buyer Address: County Hall, Martineau Lane, Norwich, UKH15, NR1 2DH, United Kingdom
Contact Email: sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Multi-Provider Framework Agreement for the Provision of Actuarial, Benefits and Governance Consultancy Services
Buyer Contact Info
Buyer Name: The Environment Agency (as Administering Authority of the Environment Agency Pension Fund)
Buyer Address: Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, UKI32, SW1P 4DF, United Kingdom
Contact Email: procurement@defra.gov.uk
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Buyer Name: Essex County Council (as Administering Authority of the Essex Pension Fund)
Buyer Address: County Hall, Market Road, Chelmsford, UKH36, CM1 1QH, United Kingdom
Contact Email: ProcurementSandA@essex.gov.uk
Buyer Name: Hampshire County Council (as Administering Authority of the Hampshire Pension Fund)
Buyer Address: The Castle, High Street, Winchester, UKJ36, SO238UJ, United Kingdom
Contact Email: strategic.procurement@hants.gov.uk
Buyer Name: Surrey County Council (as Administering Authority of the Surrey Pension Fund)
Buyer Address: Woodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill, Reigate, UKJ26, RH2 8EF, United Kingdom
Contact Email: ProcurementPMO@eastsussex.gov.uk
Buyer Name: Kent County Council (as Administering Authority of the Kent Pension Fund)
Buyer Address: County Hall, Maidstone, UKJ45, ME14 1XQ, United Kingdom
Contact Email: sourcingsupportteam@kent.gov.uk
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Procedure
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open
Value
500000000.0 GBP
Gross: 700000000 GBP
500000000.0 GBP
Gross: 700000000 GBP
Published
20 May 2025, 15:42
20 May 2025, 15:42
Deadline
15 Jul 2025, 13:00
15 Jul 2025, 13:00
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66519600 - Actuarial services
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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
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External Link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023460-2025
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Lots
Lot Title: Actuarial Services
Lot Description: Provision of Actuarial Services
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 500,000,000
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 700,000,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-11-10T00:00:00Z
Lot 1 Contract End: 2033-11-09T23:59:59Z
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Sharing research and added value (5%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Performance Management (10%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Working with other service providers (8%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Client Relationship Management (9%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Environmental, Social Governance (5%)
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Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Future Sustainability of the LGPS (11%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technology (6%)
Lot Title: Benefits Consultancy
Lot Description: Provision of Benefits Consultancy
Lot 2 Status: active
Lot 2 Value: GBP 500,000,000
Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 700,000,000
Lot 2 Contract Start: 2025-11-10T00:00:00Z
Lot 2 Contract End: 2033-11-09T23:59:59Z
Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Sharing research and added value (5%)
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Performance Management (10%)
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Working with other service providers (8%)
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Client Relationship Management (9%)
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Environmental, Social Governance (5%)
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Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Changing shape of public service delivery (14%)
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Engagement and specialist advice and support (16%)
Lot Title: Governance Consultancy
Lot Description: Provision of Governance Consultancy
Lot 3 Status: active
Lot 3 Value: GBP 500,000,000
Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 700,000,000
Lot 3 Contract Start: 2025-11-10T00:00:00Z
Lot 3 Contract End: 2033-11-09T23:59:59Z
Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Sharing research and added value (5%)
Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Performance Management (10%)
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Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Client Relationship Management (9%)
Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Environmental, Social Governance (5%)
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Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Engagement and specialist advice and support (16%)
Lot Title: Funding Risk Advisory Services
Lot Description: Provision of Funding Risk Advisory Services
Lot 4 Status: active
Lot 4 Value: GBP 500,000,000
Lot 4 Value (Gross): GBP 700,000,000
Lot 4 Contract Start: 2025-11-10T00:00:00Z
Lot 4 Contract End: 2033-11-09T23:59:59Z
Lot 4 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Sharing research and added value (5%)
Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Performance Management (10%)
Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Working with other service providers (8%)
Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Client Relationship Management (9%)
Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Environmental, Social Governance (5%)
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Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Key Personnel (14%)
Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Changing shape of public service pensions governance (10%)
Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Tools and Approaches (8%)
Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Management and Mitigation of Risks (8%)
Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Policy Development (8%)
Lot Title: Consultancy Services to Support Specialist Projects
Lot Description: Provision of Consultancy Services to Support Specialist Projects
Lot 5 Status: active
Lot 5 Value: GBP 500,000,000
Lot 5 Value (Gross): GBP 700,000,000
Lot 5 Contract Start: 2025-11-10T00:00:00Z
Lot 5 Contract End: 2033-11-09T23:59:59Z
Lot 5 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 5 Award Criterion (quality): Sharing research and added value (5%)
Lot 5 Award Criterion (quality): Performance Management (10%)
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Lot 5 Award Criterion (quality): Key Personnel (16%)
Lot 5 Award Criterion (quality): Changing Shape of Public Service Delivery (15%)
Lot 5 Award Criterion (quality): Project Management Methodology (16%)
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