Actuarial Consultancy Services in relation to Pensions

The Bank is looking to conduct an open tender procedure in 2023 for the re-tender of its Actuarial Consultancy Services contract and is planning to tender for a 5-year contract (with an option to extend for up to an additional 5 years). The services to be provided will include performing the Bank's annual IAS19 valuations together with the associated disclosures for the Bank’s annual report and accounts, advising the Bank in its discussions with the Pension Fund Trustees and their actuarial advisers during the triennial valuation for the Fund and during all other significant engagements with the Trustees and providing other general advice to the Bank on Pension related matters as required. The services will also include providing the cost for each of the Bank's CARE pension accrual rates, the flex rates and the opt out rates based on the Pension Fund's investment strategy.