Clwyd Pension Fund Independent Person / Unigolyn Annibynnol Cronfa Bensiynau Clwyd
The contract covers the appointment of an Independent Person for the Clwyd Pension Fund, providing scrutiny, constructive challenge and objective advice to strengthen the Fund’s governance. Flintshire County Council, the administering authority for the Fund, is a local government organisation that provides pension benefits for more than 50 participating employers and over 50,000 Local Government Pension Scheme members. The appointee will support the Pension Fund Committee, Pension Board, Head of Fund and other officers by offering independent expert insight, identifying improvements, promoting transparency and accountability, and supporting compliance with LGPS legislation, statutory guidance and regulatory expectations. The delivery location, estimated contract value and contract duration are not specified in the available tender information. The most critical eligibility requirement is genuine and perceived independence from both the Fund and Flintshire County Council, including no conflicts of interest and no current employment by, or recent provision of services for, an adviser, fund manager or service provider doing business with the Fund within the last two valuation cycles.
Buyer: Flintshire County Council. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 8 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: Not stated by the buyer
- Bids close: 9 Nov 2026
- Location: Flintshire and Wrexham
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 22 Dec 2026 to 21 Dec 2029
- Category: Banking and investment services (66100000)
From the official notice
Clwyd Pension Fund (the “Fund”) is seeking to appoint an Independent Person to provide scrutiny, constructive challenge to advice given, and to support the Pension Fund Committee and Head of Fund (LGPS Senior Officer). The role forms part of the strengthened governance framework for LGPS administering authorities as a result of MHCLG's implementation of the LGPS Good Governance reforms. Flintshire County Council, as Administering Authority for the Clwyd Pension Fund, provides pension benefits on behalf of over 50 participating employers and over 50 thousand scheme members. The Fund is proud to be widely acknowledged in the LGPS community as a leading example for best practice governance and management. The Independent Person will become a key person in the Fund’s commitment to delivering high-quality pension services, robust governance and management arrangements that support members, employers and other stakeholders. The Independent Person will bring an external perspective and enhance the Fund's governance framework, supporting the Pension Fund Committee, the Pension Board, LGPS Senior Officer and other Fund officers in maintaining the highest standards of governance, transparency and accountability. The role will be critical in strengthening governance practices, providing objective and expert insight, constructive challenge where appropriate, identifying opportunities for improvement and supporting compliance with LGPS legislation, statutory guidance and regulatory expect...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 9 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The buyer has not published a value.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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