AwardedAwarded 20 July 2026

TEN-2526-037 (PA2023) Retirement Consultancy Framework - Lot No 2, Call-Off No 1

1 · Local or regional public body

In brief

1 awarded financial services and research work to Hymans Robertson LLP, Towers Watson Limited and Lane Clark & Peacock LLP and 2 others on 20 July 2026.

It is a framework worth up to £3,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 4 years, starting 1 April 2026.

It is split into 4 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

May: Preparation and attendance at regular project calls. Reviewing the project plan and work to develop the project plan for Co-design Cycle 2. Production of a decisions log to record the agreed design structure Work in respect of the annuity transfer value design, including: Preparation for and attendance at the meeting on 12 May to discuss Rothesay's initial analysis Preparation of paper "Review of Rothesay's transfer value analysis" dated May 2026 Preparation for and attendance at the meeting on 29 May to discuss and agree the annuity transfer value design Initiating the Value for Money workstream, including outlining potential elements of the Value for Money process for Rothesay's…Read the full description
May: Preparation and attendance at regular project calls. Reviewing the project plan and work to develop the project plan for Co-design Cycle 2. Production of a decisions log to record the agreed design structure Work in respect of the annuity transfer value design, including: Preparation for and attendance at the meeting on 12 May to discuss Rothesay's initial analysis Preparation of paper "Review of Rothesay's transfer value analysis" dated May 2026 Preparation for and attendance at the meeting on 29 May to discuss and agree the annuity transfer value design Initiating the Value for Money workstream, including outlining potential elements of the Value for Money process for Rothesay's review Further work in respect of the approach to managing different annuity rates, including liaising with Rothesay in respect of sample annuity pricing. June: Further analysis and advice in relation to allowing for different characteristics in member incomes & managing different annuity rates, including a workshop on 18 June and updating decision log Liaising with Nest & Rothesay in respect of assessing the Value for Money of annuity pricing Reviewing the bulk annuity umbrella terms Reviewing and updating the co-design cycle 2 project plan Attendance at regular project management/ governance calls July: Further analysis and advice in respect of allowing for affluence in member incomes from age 75, including further workshop attendance Further review and negotiation of bulk annuity terms, including reflecting Value for Money terms Further support in initiating co-design cycle 2 Attendance at regular project management/ governance calls August: Continue to provide input, ideas and challenge to discussions/negotiations with Nest and the insurer on operational aspects of the product design (including, for example, continuation of income on death, transfer values for divorce, cohort cut-off dates, frequency of payment, date of first and last payment to members, product launch) Support the development and negotiation of the necessary operational processes to support the LLPI product, bringing insights from our bulk annuity experience, including consideration of: Member existence and movement reporting Provision of data to/ from TCS and Nest Member event processes (e.g. deaths, transfer values) "Future proofing" operational approaches so they would be expected to work for different insurers in future Further review and negotiation of the bulk annuity product terms as required Attendance at regular project management/governance calls

Lots

LotTradeValue
Decumulation expertise, scheme and product design.
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
What this lot covers

a. DC decumulation pensions market capability, expertise in UK market for DC pension provision, specifically in decumulation, and the latest policy, regulatory and industry developments. b. Capability in UK decumulation pension scheme design that enables the pooling of longevity and other risks, in a money purchase or other legislative/regulatory context. c. Decumulation product design - capability in all stages of decumulation product design, from user research, to translating member needs into design principles, detailed product design, and implementation.

Financial services and insurance£3,000,000
Bulk Insurance and Risk Transfer
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
What this lot covers

a. Actuarial expertise and advisory services on longevity risk transfer mechanisms for defined contribution schemes, including buy-ins, buy-outs, and longevity swaps - encompassing pricing analysis, structuring, transaction execution, investment considerations, and ongoing governance and administration. b. Experience of developing approaches to longevity risk transfer for defined contribution schemes.

Financial services and insurance£3,000,000
Longevity Analysis and Modelling
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
What this lot covers

a. Longevity modelling and actuarial capability, insight into longevity trends and developments, particularly in the context of the population of pension savers under auto enrolment. b. Capability in developing actuarial modelling for decumulation solutions. Knowledge and understanding of appropriate capital market assumptions and longevity trends for decumulation. c. Experience of designing decision frameworks and governance approaches to support Trustees in setting and maintaining income levels in decumulation.

Financial services and insurance£3,000,000
Member Experience and Communications
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
What this lot covers

a. Competency in crafting intuitive member journeys and clear communication strategies that drive positive retirement outcomes. b. Expertise in applying user experience methodologies and date led design. c. Proficiency in applying behavioural science techniques and develop evidence-based communication strategies that guide informed retirement decisions.

Financial services and insurance£3,000,000

Who won

WinnerLotValueDates
Hymans Robertson LLP
Towers Watson Limited
Lane Clark & Peacock LLP
Decumulation expertise, scheme and product design.£3,000,000
Awarded 6 March 2026
22 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
Hymans Robertson LLPBulk Insurance and Risk Transfer£3,000,000
Awarded 6 March 2026
29 June 2026 to 31 March 2030
Towers Watson Limited
5 bids received
Longevity Analysis and Modelling£3,000,000
Awarded 6 March 2026
7 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
Sopra Steria LimitedMember Experience and Communications£3,000,000
Awarded 2 April 2026
Towers Watson Limited
Willis Towers Watson
5 bids received
Longevity Analysis and Modelling£450,000
Awarded 23 April 2026
6 May 2026 to 30 October 2026
Hymans Robertson LLPBulk Insurance and Risk Transfer£400,000
Awarded 1 July 2026
20 July 2026 to 31 December 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 004207-2026
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 023227-2026
  3. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 030777-2026
  4. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 037137-2026
  5. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 041979-2026
  6. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 059712-2026
  7. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 061043-2026
  8. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 068383-2026
  9. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 068393-2026

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From notice 004207-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 19 January 2026, last updated 20 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.