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Durham County Council - Appointment of an Independent Person to the Pension Fund

Durham County Council · Local authority

In brief

Durham County Council is looking for suppliers for financial services work (North East).

The estimated value is £170,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 30 December 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 10am, Friday 27 November 2026.

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Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
10am, Friday 20 November 2026
Bids by
10am, Friday 27 November 2026

Competition

Usually high: a median of 13 bids per contract for this buyer (from 86 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Durham County Council Pension Fund is seeking an experienced Independent Person. The role carries no delegated authority and does not affect statutory responsibilities. The Independent Person will provide independent expertise, scrutiny and challenge to support effective governance, oversight and decision-making. We are looking for a highly credible pensions professional with significant experience in pension fund governance, investment, funding and administration. This can either be a sole trader or an Organisation. Services will include review of investment, funding, governance and administration arrangements; scrutiny of advice, performance, risk, responsible investment and pooling; assurance on controls, conflicts, data, cyber resilience and continuity; attendance at Committee meetings; and support for agreed member development. Regulated investment advice is excluded. The successful supplier will play a key role in supporting good governance, effective decision-making and regulatory compliance across one of the largest LGPS funds in England and Wales. This is an exciting opportunity to influence strategic decision-making and contribute to the long-term success of the Fund on behalf of its Scheme members and Scheme employers. The core service includes attendance at five meetings in each annual cycle: four Pension Fund Committee meetings and one annual meeting

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
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  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
  4. Send clarification questions before 10am, Friday 20 November 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before 10am, Friday 27 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 102761-2026

About the buyer

Durham County CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

238

Awards

171

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From notice 102761-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 29 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 29 October 2026.