Buyer Name: The Pension Protection Fund
Buyer Address: Renaissance, 12 Dingwall Road, Croydon, UK, CR0 2NA, United Kingdom
Contact Email: commercialservices@ppf.co.uk
Contact Telephone: +44 8456002541
Restructuring and Pre-Insolvency Services (RPIS) Framework
Buyer Contact Info
Status
complete
complete
Procedure
open
open
Value
2400000.0 GBP
2400000.0 GBP
Published
04 Jun 2025, 11:58
04 Jun 2025, 11:58
Deadline
n/a
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
n/a
Contract End
n/a
n/a
Category
services
services
CPV
66520000 - Pension services
66520000 - Pension services
Region
n/a
n/a
Awarded To
BDO LLP, Evelyn Partners LLP, Grant Thornton UK Advisory & Tax LLP, Interpath Ltd, Isio Group Limited, Lane Clark & Peacock LLP, Menzies LLP, Mercer Limited, PWC LLP, RSM UK Restructuring Advisory LLP, Teneo Financial Advisory Limited
BDO LLP, Evelyn Partners LLP, Grant Thornton UK Advisory & Tax LLP, Interpath Ltd, Isio Group Limited, Lane Clark & Peacock LLP, Menzies LLP, Mercer Limited, PWC LLP, RSM UK Restructuring Advisory LLP, Teneo Financial Advisory Limited
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Description
The scope of services provided under this framework relates to when scheme employers are undergoing corporate restructuring, particularly where this involves insolvency proceedings. These arrangements can have long-term repercussions for schemes’ employer covenant and funding, and this panel will ensure that trustees access the expertise needed to protect schemes’ interests and maximise the likelihood of delivering a viable employer and scheme at the end of the process.
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Opportunity Context
Lots
Lot Description: Services include: - Evaluating employer financial strength - Assessing options to include both solvent/consensual restructuring options as well as relevant formal insolvency processes - Advising scheme trustees on appropriate and proportionate ongoing monitoring of the sponsor covenant
Lot 1 Status: cancelled
Lot 1 Has Options: Yes
Lot 1 Options: Options to extend framework agreement by up to two periods on one year each (2+1+1).
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Service
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value
Contracts
Contract Title: Restructuring and Pre-Insolvency Services Framework
Awards
Award Title: Restructuring and Pre-Insolvency Services Framework
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