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Pension Scheme (Defined Contribution) and Additional Benefits

North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium

Buyer Address: Salford Innovation Forum- Room 210, Salford, M6 6FP, ENG

Contact Name: Sarah Dye

Contact Email: sarah.dye@nwupc.ac.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1612348016

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
19000000.0 GBP
Published
20 Jun 2025, 16:14
Deadline
17 Mar 2025, 13:00
Contract Start
30 Apr 2025, 23:00
Contract End
30 Apr 2032, 22:59
Category
services
CPV
66520000 - Pension services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Aviva Life & Pensions UK Limited
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

NWUPC in conjunction with UCEA has a requirement to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of a Defined Contribution Master Trust Pension Scheme and Employee Benefits including Group Life Assurance, Group Income Protection and the provision of a customisable benefits platform for the management of employee benefits through a single centralised portal. NWUPC is establishing the Framework Agreement as a central purchasing body for itself and its Members (Other Contracting Bodies (OCB)). NWUPC is managing this procurement process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the "Regulations") on behalf of members of APUC, HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC, NWUPC and SUPC. The Framework Agreement will be split into three lots as follows: Lot 1 - Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (Master Trust) Lot 2 - Group Life Assurance & Group Income Protection Lot 3 - Flexible Benefits Platform Please note that this notice relates only to the award of Lots 1 & 2 of this tender exercise. The award process for Lot 3 Flexible Benefits Platform has not been concluded and, as such, will be covered in a separate contract award notice in line with the conclusion of the contract.

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