Decision Maker: GM Deputy Mayor, Treasurer GMCA
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
While there are a large number of providers
who offer Pension Administration Services, there are far fewer who
have both the capability to support an organisation the size of GMP
and also have the requisite knowledge and experience required in
relation to Police pensions.
In awarding this contract it is necessary to take into account the
McCloud ruling. Due to the complexities involved, it has been
recommended that Forces stay with their current pension provider
until the remedies are complete.
A direct award can be made to XPS Administration Ltd via the Mint
Framework for Pensions Administration.
The Deputy Mayor approves the direct award of
a 2-year contract for Pension Administration Services, to XPS
Administration Ltd with the option to extend for a further 5 years.
The likely value of 7 years’ spend would be circa
£5m
Do nothing – rejected as non-compliant
with Procurement Legislation and Chief Constable’s Financial
Instructions.
• Undertake a bespoke procurement exercise (OJEU)
–rejected as there is a suitable framework available.
• Extend current arrangements – rejected as
non-compliant with Procurement Legislation and Chief
Constable’s Financial Instructions.
Publication date: 09/09/2022
Date of decision: 01/09/2022