Published date: 7 April 2020
Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.
Contract summary
Industry
Financial and insurance services - 66000000
Location of contract
East Midlands
Value of contract
£1,400,000
Procurement reference
LEICSCITY02-DN464412-50696037
Published date
7 April 2020
Closing date
7 May 2020
Contract start date
1 December 2020
Contract end date
30 November 2025
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
This procurement is to let three independent contracts by "the Authorities":
• Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Authority (DFRA);
• Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland Combined Fire Authority (LFRA), and
• Nottinghamshire and City of Nottingham Fire and Rescue Authority (NFRA),
for the provision of Firefighters' Pension Scheme administration and, for LFRA only, pensioner payroll services. The proposed contract will be for five (5) years with an options to extend for a five (5) years. The procurement exercise will be led by Leicester City Council.To provide a comprehensive pensions service consisting of:
PART A - Pension administration services in relation to the Firefighters' Pension Schemes.
PART B (LFRA only) - Firefighters' pensioner payroll, including the facility to make immediate payments.
The provision and hosting of IT software is required for both parts. The requirement includes making best useof systems including workflow, document imaging functionality, a dedicated website, monthly data collection,employer online services and 24/7 customer self-service access.
The Supplier must meet the challenge of change, particularly with regards to remedies arising from current andfuture legal cases. The Authorities expect the Supplier to provide professional services in a robust and timelymanner in line with industry best practice standards. A high level of communication will be required betweenparties throughout the contract including regular review meetings.
The Supplier must ensure that the system is fully auditable, and the authorities, and their auditors, will have theright to examine all files held that relate to the contract. The Supplier shall provide all reasonable assistance andco-operation to the Authorities and their auditors when required.
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Leicester City Council is managing this procurement exercise on behalf of:
• Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Authority (DFRA);
• Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland Combined Fire Authority (LFRA), and
• Nottinghamshire and City of Nottingham Fire and Rescue Authority (NFRA),
however, the successful Supplier will enter into contracts directly with the Authorities,
About the buyer
Contact name
Hussain Dakri
Address
City Hall (4th Floor)
115 Charles Street
Leicester
LE1 1FZ
United Kingdom
Telephone
+44 1164540685
hussain.dakri@leicester.gov.uk
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