Lot Structure
This Framework has seven Lots covering the following services:
- Lot 1 - Full Service (England and Wales)
- Lot 2 - Full Service (Scotland)
- Lot 3 - Full Service (Northern Ireland
- Lot 4 - Investment (UK wide)
- Lot 5 - Benefit Administration, Employer Bodies and Governance (England and Wales)
- Lot 6 - Benefit Administration, Employer Bodies and Governance (Scotland)
- Lot 7 - Benefit Administration, Employer Bodies and Governance (Northern Ireland)
Lots 1 to 3 offer a full service covering all aspects of the laws and regulations relevant to LGPS Funds, Administering Authorities scheme employers and the operators of LGPS pools reflecting laws and regulations applicable to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Lots 4 to 7 focus on more specific and specialist areas. If you need advice across multiple topics or something not covered in the specialist Lots, you can use one of the Full Service Lots (1–3).
The full detail for each Lot can be found in the Specification of Requirements . You will need to review and customise the Specification of Requirements to suit your own specific requirements and include within your Further Competition Document.
Procurement Routes
Under this Framework you have two options:
1. Further Competition (All Lots)
A Further Competition allows you to assess and evaluate which Provider best meets your individual needs. This process involves:
- Defining your evaluation and award criteria.
- Setting a timeline.
- Creating an Invitation to Further Competition document using the templates provided.
2. Direct Award (All Lots)
Direct Award is suitable for specific, one-off requirements. It offers flexibility and speed, allowing you to:
- Select the most suitable Provider using the Provider Catalogues and Pricing Schedules
- Award a contract quickly—potentially on the same day