Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d18-bc15-729b-bb23-dee24a0f76ba/shared-cost-avcs [Skip to main content](#main-content) awardedGBrestricted procedureSuitable for SMEs # Shared Cost AVCs [Southend-on-sea Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/southend-on-sea-borough-council) Estimated value £24,218 to £43,593 Published 1 Apr 2026 Deadline Closed 17 Dec 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender Southend-on-Sea City Council are looking to introduce Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) via salary sacrifice for employees who are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). The scheme offers significant financial benefits to both employees and the organisation, including tax and National Insurance savings and supports employee financial wellbeing as well as long-term retention and engagement. ## CPV classification Pension investment services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/31d536e7-6eeb-4468-bf33-dacdea4d0f29) 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. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileSouthend-on-sea Borough Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/southend-on-sea-borough-council)[SectorMore Financial & insurance services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/financial-insurance-services) ## More tenders like this [Insurance Procurement Local Space 28 days left 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14427-99f2-714c-89ff-b2d3a77e9b3d/insurance-procurement)[Insurance services – Eigenrisicodragerschap WGA ABG-organisatie 38 days left 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1420f-ffed-70f7-bb52-75984a3590bc/netherlands-insurance-services-eigenrisicodragerschap-wga)[Insurance services – DCE 2026-103-01 - Assurances Dommages aux biens Institut Technologique Fcba 44 days left 30 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1420f-fd77-715c-8e37-28d3e608ef74/france-insurance-services-dce-2026-103-01-assurances-dommages-aux-biens)[Financial leasing services – Leasing zwrotny finansowy środków trwałych Miejskie Przedsiębiorstwo Oczyszczania Spółka z o.o. 13 days left 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-0bfa-7028-91b2-1e7bd0a06fb2/poland-financial-leasing-services-leasing-zwrotny-finansowy-srodkow-trwalych)[Financial leasing services – Förmånscyklar Region Halland 29 days left 14 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-0b2b-7136-a618-74fc1f5e82fd/sweden-financial-leasing-services-formanscyklar)[Life insurance services – Servicii de asigurare facultativă de viaţă pentru personalul din Forţele Navale care execută misiuni externe la bordul navelor sau pe teritoriul altor state și Serviciilor de asigurare facultativă de viaţă pentru personalul care execută misiuni aeronautice în cadrul Forțelor Navale, pentru o perioadă de 24 de luni de la data semnării acordului cadru Ministerul Apararii Nationale - U.M. 02022 Constanta 5 days left 22 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-31b0-713d-b4e1-a364031415dd/romania-life-insurance-services-servicii-de-asigurare-facultativa-de-viata-p)