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Independent Person for Pension Fund Governance

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Response Deadline11/27/2026, 10:00:00 AM UTC

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General Info

Agency

Durham County Council

NAICS

541618 - Other Management Consulting Services

Place of Performance

GBR

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 004084.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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

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Timeline

PostedOct 29

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Response DeadlineNov 27

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11/27/2026, 10:00:00 AM UTCin 29 days

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AgencyDurham County Council

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Organization / AgencyDurham County Council

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Provides independent expertise and scrutiny for prime contractors on Durham County Council pension fund projects. Performs governance oversight and challenges decision-making processes to ensure regulatory compliance with Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) standards. Requires deep knowledge of public sector pension fund regulatory frameworks. Delivers ongoing independent advisory services and governance scrutiny.

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