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Actuarial, Benefits and Governance Consultancy Services Framework

The Actuarial, Benefits and Governance Consultancy Services Framework is the flagship service of the National LGPS Frameworks, having been the first Framework launched when the programme began in 2012. This is the third iteration of the Actuarial Framework, launched in 2021, and has been streamlined and improved upon since the original.

Overview

**Framework Extension Notice** The Actuarial, Benefits and Governance Consultancy Services Framework (NCCT41941) has been extended and will now expire on 7 January 2026. Procurement for a replacement framework is in progress, with a launch anticipated in Autumn 2025.

Lots

The Framework is split across 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 are 10 providers on the Framework split across the 5 Lots:

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Provider
Aon Solutions UK Ltd
Barnett Waddingham LLP
BDO LLP
Deloitte LLP
Equiniti
Government Actuary Department (GAD)
Hymans Robertson LLP
Mercer Limited
Muse Advisory Limited (MAL)
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

FAQs

Procurement can take significant time and money both for the awarding Authority and the Service Provider. The National LGPS Frameworks are fully compliant with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. It reduces the time and costs associated with the procurement process by offering a facility that has already been competitively tendered. It aims to deliver access at the best possible price to high-quality, efficient and effective Actuarial, Benefits & Governance Consultancy Services Providers. Benefits include:

  • Shortened timescales
  • Reduced procurement and legal costs
  • Robust and transparent process with high level of due diligence and specialist support
  • Agreed Terms and Conditions of contract with providers
  • Enable access to specialist providers whose experience and quality has been tested
  • Comprehensive user documentation and support from Frameworks team
  • Provider ceiling prices established
  • Possibility to benefit from cumulative rebates

The Actuarial, Benefits & Governance Consultancy Services Framework is available until 7 January 2026.

Please remember that if you are using a Framework, your Order Form must be signed by the expiry date of the Framework - although contracts let under the Framework can be for longer periods.

You will need to pay a joining fee to use this Framework. The National LGPS Frameworks are a not-for-profit programme established 'by the LGPS, for the LGPS', and the joining fee helps towards the ongoing support and administration of this Framework. The joining fee structure is below:

Lot Joining Fee
All Lots (maximum fee) £3,000
Lot 1 £2,000
Lot 2 £1,000
Lot 3 £1,000
Lot 4 £1,000
Lot 5

£500

You can either choose to join Lots individually or all Lots of the Framework. Whichever option you choose, you will never be charged more than £3,000 to join the Framework.

There is no charge to view the documents before you make your decision on whether or not you wish to use the Framework.

The Framework may also be used by:

  • Any LGPS Administering Authorities as defined in the Local Government Pension Scheme Regulations 2013 (SI 2013/2356) (as amended) including the Firefighters’ Pension Scheme and Police Pension Schemes and any of their participating Employing Authorities, or in relation to the LGPS in Scotland, any Administering Authority and any of their Scheme employers as defined in the Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (SSI 2018/141) (as amended);
  • NILGOSC in Northern Ireland and Employing Authorities as defined in the Local Government Pension Scheme Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014 (SRNI 2014/188) (as amended)
  • The Board of the Pension Protection Fund; (http://www.pensionprotectionfund.org.uk)
  • Any other Administering Authority or organisation of a Public Sector Pension Scheme or any Public Sector body or that requires pension related services;
  • Any common asset pool or collective investment vehicle established by or on behalf of an Administering Authority or group of Administering Authorities; or
  • Any bodies, organisations or companies established by them for the purpose of operating on a collective basis.

The Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015 apply to the Actuarial, Benefits & Governance Consultancy Services Framework, including all call-off contracts let via it.

Additional Resources

Access to Framework Documents - Actuarial

This page provides key details on how to access all the documentation for the Actuarial, Benefits and Governance Consultancy Services Framework.

Additional Documents

This page provides the Specification of Requirements for the Actuarial, Benefits and Governance Consultancy Services Framework, Sample Members Access Agreement and Sample Annex A.