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

Durham County Council(buyer)

Published
Published 29 October 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 27 November 2026 (15 days left)
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Overview

Durham County Council is seeking an experienced Independent Person—either a sole trader or an organisation—to support the Durham County Council Pension Fund. The role involves providing independent expertise, scrutiny, and challenge across pension fund governance, investment, funding, and administration, as well as attending five annual committee meetings, with regulated investment advice excluded. The active tender carries an estimated value of £170,000, with submissions due by 27 November 2026.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£170,000
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
29 October 2026
Questions by
20 November 2026
Deadline
27 November 2026
Classification (CPV)
Pension services

Competition

Expected competition

3

Median bids on comparable tenders

Open and restricted tenders in Financial and insurance services drew a median of 3 bids over the last 24 months; 21% received only one.

Market context

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£120,000

Median of 2,338 awards in the last 24 months

Durham County Council in the last 12 months

159

contracts awarded, worth £10,578,769,807 in total

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  1. Contract Notice

    29 October 2026

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