Scope
Reference
DN774820
Description
The purpose of the MIS is to:
a) Engage with interested parties to explore the current capacity and capability of the market to meet the Pension administration requirements of GFRS
The objectives of this MIS are to:
a) Confirm available capability and capacity to meet the needs of GFRS.
b) Determine potential pricing structures and implementation timescales.
c) Identify providers who can offer additional and advantageous solutions in areas of the service to offer longer term effectiveness and efficiency savings.
d) Identify providers currently working with UK Fire and Rescue Services, or other public sector bodies, delivering a successful solution and proven track record.
e) Identify the availability of Framework contracts
Total value (estimated)
- £360,000 excluding VAT
- £420,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- Possible extension to 31 March 2032
- 6 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 66523100 - Pension fund administration services
Contract locations
- UKK - South West (England)
Engagement
Engagement deadline
1 July 2025
Engagement process description
The purpose of the MIS is to:
a) Engage with interested parties to explore the current capacity and capability of the market to meet the Pension administration requirements of GFRS
The objectives of this MIS are to:
a) Confirm available capability and capacity to meet the needs of GFRS.
b) Determine potential pricing structures and implementation timescales.
c) Identify providers who can offer additional and advantageous solutions in areas of the service to offer longer term effectiveness and efficiency savings.
d) Identify providers currently working with UK Fire and Rescue Services, or other public sector bodies, delivering a successful solution and proven track record.
e) Identify the availability of Framework contracts
Questions
Please provide information relating to all requirement areas.
Q1. Describe the solution(s) you can offer GFRS based on the above requirements, detailed in section 3.2.
Q2. Describe the solution(s) you can offer GFRS based on Section 4 and Section 5.
Q3 Detail which UK Fire and Rescue Services or public sector organisations you currently work with
Q4 What is the estimated one-off cost of implementing your solution(s) (ex VAT)? Please provide costings and any discounts for multiple length contracts e.g. 3, 4, 5 years.
Q5 Detail an estimated timeframe and approach for your solution(s) - to include planning, implementation, data transfer, lead in times and go live.
Q6 Are you an awarded supplier on any public sector procurement frameworks/ Dynamic Purchasing Systems or Dynamic Markets. Please details organisation name, framework name and number and applicable lot
Q7 What capacity would you have to take on new business in the light of the current issues within the pensions industry
In addition to the above questions please provide any further supporting information that you feel would be beneficial
Timeline
Date Activity
4th June 2025 MIS Publication
24th June 2025 Deadline for any clarification questions
1st July 2025 12noon Deadline for any MIS submission
W/C 14th July 2025 Confirm next steps to MIS respondents
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
5 August 2025
Contracting authority
Gloucestershire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZHT-7473-ZVPN
Shire Hall, Westgate Street
Gloucester
GL1 2TG
United Kingdom
Region: UKK13 - Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government