A Multi-Provider, Multi-Lot Framework Agreement for the Provision of Legal Services Primarily in support of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

A Prior Information Notice
by NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL (AS ADMINISTERING AUTHORITY OF THE NORFOLK PENSION FUND)

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
not specified
Value
___
Sector
BUSINESS
Published
20 Jun 2022
Delivery
not specified
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

North East England:

Geochart for 10 buyers and 0 suppliers

10 buyers

Description

Norfolk County Council, on its own behalf and on behalf of the City of Edinburgh Council (as Administering Authority of the Lothian Pension Fund, City of Wolverhampton Council (as Administering Authority of the West Midlands Pension Fund), London Pensions Fund Authority, Northern Ireland Local Government Officers' Superannuation Committee (NILGOSC), Staffordshire County Council (as Administering Authority of Staffordshire Pension Fund), Local Pensions Partnership Investments Ltd wish to let a multi-lot, multi-provider framework agreement for the provision of Legal Services.

Lot Division

1 Full Service (England and Wales)

The scope of Lot 1 covers advice on all aspects of the laws and regulations of England and Wales relevant to LGPS funds, Administering Authorities scheme employers (in respect of their participation in the LGPS) and the operators of LGPS investment pools.
2 Full Service (Scotland)

The scope of Lot 2 covers advice on all aspects of the laws and regulations of Scotland relevant to LGPS funds, administering Authorities, scheme employers (in respect of their participation in the LGPS) and LGPS investment pools/collaborative arrangements Framework users are likely to use Lot 2 where they need Scots-law specific advice which requires a combination of advice across different areas of expertise.
3 Full Service (Northern Ireland)

The scope of Lot 3 covers advice on all aspects of the laws and regulations of Northern Ireland relevant to the LGPS in Northern Ireland (hereafter 'NI'), the Northern Ireland Local Government Officers Superannuation Committee (NILGOSC), employing authorities (in respect of their participation in the LGPS) and LGPS investment pools/collaborative arrangements.
4 Investment (UK Wide)

The scope of Lot 4 is focused on legal advice relating to different aspects of pension fund investment and investment management or/administration (including as part of a pooled fund structure).
5 Benefit Administration, Employer Bodies and Governance (England and Wales)

The scope of Lot 5 covers legal advice on all aspects of the laws and regulations of England and Wales relating to pensions administration, management, governance and the admission, participation and exit of scheme employers.
6 Benefit Administration, Employer Bodies and Governance (Scotland)

The scope of Lot 6 covers legal advice on all aspects of the laws and regulations of Scotland relating to pension administration, management, governance and the admission, participation and exit of scheme employers.
7 Benefit Administration, Employer Bodies and Governance (Northern Ireland)

The scope of Lot 7 covers legal advice on all aspects of the laws and regulations of Northern Ireland relating to pensions administration, management, governance and the admission, participation and exit of employing authorities.

CPV Codes

  • 79100000 - Legal services

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** This procurement will be managed electronically via Norfolk County Council's e-procurement system. To participate in this procurement, applicants must first be registered on the system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles. Once registered you will be able to see the procurement project under the 'tenders' section and 'express an interest' to view the documentation. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system you can contact the In-tend support team by phoning +44 8442728810 or e-mailing support@in-tend.co.uk.

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