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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) has 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).
This Procurement was split into 5 Lots
Lot 1 - Actuarial Services
Lot 2 - Benefits Consultancy
Lot 3 - Governance Consultancy
Lot 4 Funding Risk Advisory Services
Lot 5 Consultancy Services to Support Specialist Projects
There is no guarantee of business.
Government has invited participation by Norfolk in the Local Government Review. This process has the potential to lead to unitary local government in Norfolk. The contract may be assigned or novated to any successor authority(ies) to Norfolk County Council or to any joint body incorporating or formed by any such successor. The County Council or a successor authority or joint body may order services on behalf of other local authorities serving any area within Norfolk's current geographical boundaries.
Framework contract: £150,000,000 total value shared among 12 suppliers. Estimated equal shares shown below.
| Supplier | Identifier | Est. Share | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aon Solutions UK Ltd | 04396810 | ~£12,500,000 | 5 lots Actuarial Services · Benefits Consultancy · Governance Consultancy · Funding Risk Advisory Services · Consultancy Services to Support Specialist Projects | - |
| BARNETT WADDINGHAM LLP | OC307678 | ~£12,500,000 | 5 lots Actuarial Services · Benefits Consultancy · Governance Consultancy · Funding Risk Advisory Services · Consultancy Services to Support Specialist Projects | - |
| Government Actuary's Department | 03297914 | ~£12,500,000 | 1 lot Consultancy Services to Support Specialist Projects | CH MISMATCH CF says 03297914, but CH says it's GAMCARE |
| GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX LLP | OC454533 | ~£12,500,000 | 1 lot Consultancy Services to Support Specialist Projects | - |
| HYMANS ROBERTSON LLP | OC310282 | ~£12,500,000 | 5 lots Actuarial Services · Benefits Consultancy · Governance Consultancy · Funding Risk Advisory Services · Consultancy Services to Support Specialist Projects | - |
| ISIO GROUP LIMITED | 12273083 | ~£12,500,000 | 1 lot Consultancy Services to Support Specialist Projects | - |
| KPMG LLP | OC301540 | ~£12,500,000 | 1 lot Consultancy Services to Support Specialist Projects | DONOR£1.98M across 117 donations To: Conservative and Unionist Party, Labour Party, Liberal Democrats FORMER MP Mr Charles Clarke— Employment and earnings (former) Sir Oliver Letwin— Donations and other support (including loans) for activities as an MP (former) Mr Stephen Dorrell— Employment and earnings (former) |
| MERCER LIMITED | 00984275 | ~£12,500,000 | 5 lots Actuarial Services · Benefits Consultancy · Governance Consultancy · Funding Risk Advisory Services · Consultancy Services to Support Specialist Projects | - |
| PAYMASTER (1836) LIMITED | 03249700 | ~£12,500,000 | 1 lot Benefits Consultancy | - |
| PENFIDA LTD | 08020393 | ~£12,500,000 | 1 lot Consultancy Services to Support Specialist Projects | - |
| PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP | OC303525 | ~£12,500,000 | 1 lot Consultancy Services to Support Specialist Projects | DONOR£3.38M across 100 donations To: Labour Party, Liberal Democrats, Conservative and Unionist Party +7 more MP LINK |
| REDINGTON LIMITED | 06660006 | ~£12,500,000 | 2 lots Governance Consultancy · Funding Risk Advisory Services | - |
Taken from this notice, not from Companies House. Check the original notice — details change and are not updated here.
This procurement was divided into 5 lots, each awarded separately. 32 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Actuarial Services Nov 2025 – Nov 2033 | £500,000,000 £150,000,000 initial term | 4 | active | |
| Lot 2 Benefits Consultancy Nov 2025 – Nov 2033 | £500,000,000 £150,000,000 initial term | 5 | active | |
| Lot 3 Governance Consultancy Nov 2025 – Nov 2033 | £500,000,000 £150,000,000 initial term | 5 | active | |
| Lot 4 Funding Risk Advisory Services Nov 2025 – Nov 2033 | £500,000,000 £150,000,000 initial term | 5 | active | |
| Lot 5 Consultancy Services to Support Specialist Projects Nov 2025 – Nov 2033 | £500,000,000 £150,000,000 initial term | 13 | active |
Notices published under the Procurement Act 2023 name every bidder, including unsuccessful ones.
| Bidder | Bid on | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Aon Solutions UK Ltd | Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Wonlots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| BARNETT WADDINGHAM LLP | Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Wonlots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| HYMANS ROBERTSON LLP | Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Wonlots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| MERCER LIMITED | Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Wonlots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| REDINGTON LIMITED | Lots 3, 4, 5 | Wonlots 3, 4 |
| Government Actuary's Department | Lot 5 | Wonlot 5 |
| GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX LLP | Lot 5 | Wonlot 5 |
| ISIO GROUP LIMITED | Lot 5 | Wonlot 5 |
| KPMG LLP | Lot 5 | Wonlot 5 |
| PAYMASTER (1836) LIMITED | Lots 2, 5 | Wonlot 2 |
| PENFIDA LTD | Lot 5 | Wonlot 5 |
| PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP | Lot 5 | Wonlot 5 |
| LANE CLARK & PEACOCK LLP | Lot 5 | Unsuccessful |
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £1,556,443,746 in 21,368 payments (over £25k) from Department for Transport, Ministry of Defence, NHS England, Cabinet Office, Department of Health and Social Care and 88 more public bodies (2010-04-01 to 2026-08-27).