Provision of Qualifying Pension Scheme for Auto-Enrolment by Durham University
Durham University · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Qualifying Pension Scheme for Auto-Enrolment by Durham University
Awarded 31 Mar 2017
Awarded31 Mar 2017
Value£1,080,000.00
SupplierMercer
AgencyDurham University
RegionNorth East
CategoryFinance & Insurance
Ended 5y 7mo ago4y term
Awarded 31 Mar 2017Expired 30 Mar 2021
About
Durham University awarded a contract to Mercer for the provision of a qualifying pension scheme to meet auto-enrolment obligations under 2013 government legislation.
The scheme is in addition to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) and the Durham University Pension Scheme (DUPS), covering eligible employees below Grade 6 unless they opt out.
The contract is for four years with an option to extend for two further periods of 12 months, for the sole use of Durham University, and is valued at AUD 1,080,000.
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