Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c79-9ad0-7248-b652-44140ebeceed/ahdb-actuarial-services closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # AHDB Actuarial Services [Defra Network eTendering Portal](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra-network-etendering-portal) Estimated value £360,000 Published 25 Mar 2021 Deadline Closed 30 Apr 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Actuarial advisory services are required by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), in respect of two legacy Defined Benefit pension schemes. This is distinct from the requirements of the schemes themselves which appoint their own actuary. AHDB is the sponsoring employer of the Home-Grown Cereals Authority Pension Plan ("HGCA Plan") and the Meat and Livestock Commission Pension Scheme ("MLC Scheme"). The procurement is split into two Lots: - Lot 1 - Actuarial Advice: the provision of actuarial advice on funding, accounting, strategy and related services in respect of the HGCA Plan and the MLC Pension Scheme - Lot 2 - IAS19 Calculation: to provide AHDB with IAS19 Calculations (or such calculations as are required under the prevailing pensions accounting legislation) for the MLC Pension Scheme only. 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Read full description ## CPV classification Actuarial services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/a25bbc2a-76c9-4fcc-9afe-6df97d3dba8c) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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