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Open tender · Notice 089354-2026

The Provision of Firefighter Pension and Administration and Pensioner Payroll Services

Cleveland Fire Authority

Value
Value not stated
Closes
2 Nov 2026 (39 days)
Where
North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes, says the buyer
Contract
1 May 2027 – 30 Apr 2030

In plain English

Cleveland Fire Authority wants one supplier to run its Firefighters' Pension Scheme administration and pensioner payroll — covering active, deferred, pensioner and dependant members, member records and employer support, on a secure pension administration platform with workflow and document management. The contract runs three years from 1 May 2027 to 30 April 2030, with bids due by 2 November 2026.

Good fit for: Specialist pension administration and payroll bureaux, ideally with public sector or firefighter scheme experience.

Watch out: Must supply a secure pension administration platform with workflow and document management, not just staff; Must keep the service compliant with all relevant pension legislation and regulation; Expected to show ongoing service improvement and innovation across the contract term

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What the buyer says

The Authority requires the provision of a comprehensive Firefighters' Pension Administration and Pensioner Payroll Service for all active, deferred, pensioner and dependant members of the Firefighters' Pension Schemes ("FPS Schemes"). The Provider shall deliver a fully integrated, end-to-end service encompassing pension administration, pensioner payroll, member record management and employer support. The service must be underpinned by a secure and robust pension administration platform, incorporating workflow and document management capabilities, alongside comprehensive member, pensioner and employer support services. The Provider will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation throughout the contract term, proactively identifying and implementing opportunities to enhance service quality, efficiency, accessibility and member experience, while ensuring compliance with all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.

Procedure: Open procedure. Published 21 Sep 2026.

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