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We use public sector framework agreements where appropriate to�source our�goods and services. How we manage the tender process We use our sourcing portal to advertise opportunities and to manage tender and quotation processes.

Member story: Brian Bower

Brian is a Woolworths pension scheme member who is protected by the PPF.

Insolvency guidance and support

If you need further help and support, please feel free to give us a call or email. We welcome direct and early engagement and always treat all conversations in strict confidence, even speaking on a ‘no names’ basis initially if you prefer. General guidance on insolvency and the assessment period These notes will help you meet your statutory obligations and our expectations conducting insolvencies during the assessment period.

Restructuring professionals and insolvency practitioners

Our Restructuring and Insolvency team are always happy to speak with you about any concerns you have.

Compensation cap factors

Paragraphs 26 and 27 of Schedule 7 of the Pensions Act 2004 set out the circumstances in which the compensation cap applies and how and when it should be increased. In July 2021 the Court of Appeal ruled the PPF compensation cap was unlawful on the grounds of age discrimination, so we’re no longer applying it and we’re removing it from affected PPF pensioners.  The information below is provided for advisers who still need to refer to previous calculation tables and factors.

Technical guidance for previous periods

Here you'll find all the necessary valuation guidance and factors that were valid for previous periods. Please use the links below: Valuation guidance valid for previous periods

Guaranteed minimum pension (GMP)

In line with the equalisation of pensions, the Pensions Act 2004 requires our compensation to be paid on a basis that is no more or less favourable to a woman or man, in respect of pensionable service on or after 17 May 1990. In order to do this, our calculation of compensation has to take into account any differences in scheme benefits that are due to differences in the calculation of GMPs for men and women.   

Commutation factors

The circumstances in which commutation is possible are set out in Regulation 19 of the Pension Protection Fund (Compensation) Regulations 2005. How this option may be exercised is set out in Regulation 21 of the same regulations. The amount of lump sum payable, per £100 of compensation given up, is set out in the following table: Commutation factors from 1 March 2023

Technical News

Read Technical News to get in-depth analysis of new regulations and other important developments in pensions. Download copies of Technical News Technical News – Issue 10 This was published on 29 June 2018.Download Issue 10

Compensation cap factors valid for previous periods

Paragraphs 26 and 27 of Schedule 7 of the Pensions Act 2004 set out the circumstances in which the compensation cap applies and how and when it should be increased. In July 2021 the Court of Appeal ruled the PPF compensation cap was unlawful on the grounds of age discrimination, so we’re no longer applying it and we’re removing it from affected PPF pensioners.  The information below is provided for advisers who still need to refer to previous calculation tables and factors.