The Government Actuary’s Department (GAD) has been reappointed to the National Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Frameworks for specialist consultancy services.

Its appointment follows a competitive tender process and provides participating organisations with access to GAD’s independent actuarial capabilities for support on specialist projects.

Users of the framework include LGPS Administering Authorities and other public sector bodies seeking pensions-related services.

Through the framework, GAD will be able to provide targeted advice on improving funding, governance, and administration, while evidencing value for money and robust risk management.

GAD said its actuarial work was now supported by its Pensions Administration Consultancy (PAC) team of pensions professionals with experience across the administration lifecycle.

“Our integrated approach ensures seamless collaboration across the department to deliver joined-up services under the framework,” the department added.

It has been appointed to ‘Lot 5’ and can support stakeholders with a range of LGPS activities, with services including: data quality and improvement support; bulk exercises; additional voluntary contribution arrangement advice; LGPS pooling advice; regulatory and best practice compliance reviews; and project and change management of programmes within funds.

“Our advice leverages knowledge and expertise developed through our various roles across the scheme, with robust conflict management procedures ensuring our independence is maintained,” GAD stated.

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