Pensions Administration Services

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        "locality": "Gloucester",
        "postalCode": "GL1 2TG",
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        "streetAddress": "Shire Hall, Westgate Street"
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      "contactPoint": {
        "name": "Sophie Sutherst",
        "email": "sophie.sutherst@glosfire.gov.uk"
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    "description": "The purpose of the MIS is to:\na)\tEngage with interested parties to explore the current capacity and capability of the market to meet the Pension administration requirements of GFRS\nThe objectives of this MIS are to:\na)\tConfirm available capability and capacity to meet the needs of GFRS.\nb)\tDetermine potential pricing structures and implementation timescales. \nc)\tIdentify providers who can offer additional and advantageous solutions in areas of the service to offer longer term effectiveness and efficiency savings.\nd)\tIdentify providers currently working with UK Fire and Rescue Services, or other public sector bodies, delivering a successful solution and proven track record.\ne)\tIdentify the availability of Framework contracts",
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        "locality": "Gloucester",
        "postalCode": "GL1 2TG",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
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      "identifier": {
        "id": "PZHT-7473-ZVPN",
        "scheme": "GB-PPON"
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      "contactPoint": {
        "name": "George Tait",
        "email": "george.tait@glosfire.gov.uk",
        "telephone": "+447962907512"
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        "dueDate": "2025-07-01T23:59:59+01:00",
        "description": "The purpose of the MIS is to:\na)\tEngage with interested parties to explore the current capacity and capability of the market to meet the Pension administration requirements of GFRS\nThe objectives of this MIS are to:\na)\tConfirm available capability and capacity to meet the needs of GFRS.\nb)\tDetermine potential pricing structures and implementation timescales. \nc)\tIdentify providers who can offer additional and advantageous solutions in areas of the service to offer longer term effectiveness and efficiency savings.\nd)\tIdentify providers currently working with UK Fire and Rescue Services, or other public sector bodies, delivering a successful solution and proven track record.\ne)\tIdentify the availability of Framework contracts\nQuestions\nPlease provide information relating to all requirement areas.\nQ1. Describe the solution(s) you can offer GFRS based on the above requirements, detailed in section 3.2.\nQ2. Describe the solution(s) you can offer GFRS based on Section 4 and Section 5.\nQ3 Detail which UK Fire and Rescue Services or public sector organisations you currently work with\nQ4 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.\nQ5 Detail an estimated timeframe and approach for your solution(s) - to include planning, implementation, data transfer, lead in times and go live.\nQ6 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\nQ7 What capacity would you have to take on new business in the light of the current issues within the pensions industry \nIn addition to the above questions please provide any further supporting information that you feel would be beneficial\nTimeline\nDate\t                             Activity\n4th June 2025\t                     MIS Publication\n24th June 2025\t             Deadline for any clarification questions\n1st July 2025 12noon\t     Deadline for any MIS submission \nW/C 14th July 2025  \t     Confirm next steps to MIS respondents"
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