Local Government Pension Scheme

Document Archive

Category	Documents	Coverage
Committee Meetings (Advisory Board)	2,778	2016-2026
Fund Annual Reports	560	2018-2025
Committee/Board Papers	394	2023-2026
Policy Documents	357	Various
Actuarial Valuations	134	2019-2025
Governance Statements	126	2020-2025
Investment Strategy Statements	124	2020-2025
Scraped Documents	124	Various
Funding Strategy Statements	110	2020-2025
Risk Registers	60	2022-2025
Administration Strategies	46	2021-2025
Communications Policies	28	2021-2025
Board Meetings	23	2023-2026
Responsible Investment	22	2020-2025
Other Documents	1,413	Various
Total	6,304

Authority Coverage

98 administering authorities tracked across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland:

• 73 In-House - Primary target market for Aptia services
• 25 Outsourced - Currently using third-party administrators
• Full UK Coverage - Including 11 Scottish funds and NILGOSC

Each authority includes contact information, decision makers, fund data, and opportunity scoring.

Opportunity Scoring

All 98 authorities are scored on a 0-100 scale based on:

• Theme-Based Evidence (60%) - McCloud Remedy, Backlog Resolution, Pensions Dashboard, System Migration, Data Quality, GMP Equalisation, Staffing Issues
• Fund Characteristics (40%) - Fund size, in-house status, complaint ratios, document coverage

39 authorities currently identified as "Burning Platforms" (score ≥20).

Opportunity Themes

Eight key themes representing pressing issues across LGPS funds:

Theme	Deadline	Opportunity Value
McCloud Remedy	Aug 2026	£75-150k
Pensions Dashboard	Oct 2026	£50-100k
Backlog Resolution	Ongoing	£50-150k
System Migration	Various	£75-200k
Data Quality	Ongoing	£30-80k
GMP Equalisation	Ongoing	£40-80k
Staffing Challenges	Ongoing	Variable
Cyber Security	Ongoing	£20-50k

Update Frequency

• Weekly CRON Job - Sunday 2 AM: Scrapes LGPS Advisory Board for new documents
• Annual Reports - Updated as published (typically September-December)
• Committee Papers - Updated within 24 hours of publication
• Opportunity Scores - Recalculated monthly based on new evidence

ACT Knowledge Base

6,304 documents indexed in Gemini RAG for intelligent querying. The ACT assistant can:

• Answer questions about specific funds, committees, and regulations
• Identify burning platforms and opportunity themes
• Cross-reference committee papers with fund strategies
• Provide evidence-based insights for meeting preparation

Purpose

The Scheme Advisory Board (SAB) advises the Secretary of State, LGPS administering authorities, and other stakeholders on the effective and efficient administration and management of the LGPS.

Composition

• Chair - Independent (currently Councillor Roger Phillips)
• 6 Employer Representatives - Local Government Association nominees
• 6 Member Representatives - Trade union nominees (UNISON, GMB, Unite)

SAB

Committee	Focus	Meeting Frequency
Investment	Investment strategy, pooling, responsible investment	Quarterly
CMBDA	Cost Management, Benefit Design & Administration	Quarterly
C&R	Compliance & Reporting	Quarterly
IGE	Investment, Governance & Engagement	Quarterly

Current Projects

• McCloud Remedy Implementation
• Pensions Dashboards
• Good Governance Review
• Cost Transparency Initiative
• Gender Pensions Gap

Overview

The LGPS is one of the largest funded pension schemes in the UK with approximately 7.5 million members and £460 billion in assets.

Administration Breakdown

Type	Count	% of Total
In-House Administration	78	80%
Outsourced to Third Party	20	20%
Total	98	100%

Regional Distribution

Region	In-House	Outsourced	Total
London	21	12	33
South East	10	2	12
Midlands	11	2	13
North	14	2	16
South West	6	0	6
Wales	8	0	8
Scotland	8	2	10

Investment Pools

LGPS funds are grouped into 8 investment pools: ACCESS, Border to Coast, Brunel, LGPS Central, Local Pensions Partnership, London CIV, Northern, and Wales.

Overview

LGPS pension committees are composed of elected councillors who make key decisions about fund administration, procurement, and strategy. Understanding the political composition helps identify decision-making dynamics and potential opportunities.

National Summary (All 98 Authorities)

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Executive Summary

The LGPS represents a significant growth opportunity for Aptia, with 78 in-house administering authorities representing a target market of approximately £3m-£12m+ in revenue over 3-5 years.

Top 10 Opportunity Themes

#	Opportunity	Revenue/Fund	Urgency	Scalability
1	McCloud Remedy	£75,000-£150,000	Aug 2026	10/10
2	Pensions Dashboards	£50,000-£100,000	Oct 2026	10/10
3	GMP Equalisation	£40,000-£80,000	Ongoing	10/10
4	Data Quality Issues	£30,000-£60,000	2025-2026	10/10
5	Own Risk Assessment	£40,000-£80,000	2025-2026	9/10
6	Backlog Resolution	£50,000-£150,000	Immediate	8/10
7	System Migration	£75,000-£200,000	Various	7/10
8	NMPA Increase (2028)	£30,000-£60,000	2025-2027	9/10
9	Employer Discretion Tables	£20,000-£50,000	Ongoing	10/10
10	Cyber Security	£25,000-£50,000	Ongoing	8/10

Procurement Considerations

Many opportunities fall below the public sector procurement threshold (£189,330 for services), enabling direct commission without ITT process. Target timeline: 3-6 months from initial contact to contract.

Key Events & Conferences

• PLSA LGPS Conference - June (annual)
• LGPS Managers Conference - November, Torquay
• LGA Pensions Conference - September, London

The LGPS Opportunity Score is a composite metric (0-100) that identifies authorities with the highest potential for Aptia services. The score combines theme-based evidence from documents and burning platforms with fund characteristics.

Primary: Theme-Based Evidence (60 points max)

Each theme identified from document analysis or existing burning platforms adds points based on urgency and value:

Theme	Points	Urgency	Value per Fund
McCloud Remedy	10	Aug 2026	£75,000-£150,000
Backlog Resolution	10	Immediate	£50,000-£150,000
Pensions Dashboard	8	Oct 2026	£50,000-£100,000
System Migration	8	Various	£75,000-£200,000
Data Quality Issues	8	2025-2026	£30,000-£60,000
GMP Equalisation	6	Ongoing	£40,000-£80,000
Staffing Issues	6	Ongoing	Variable
Complaints	6	Immediate	Variable
Cyber Security	4	Ongoing	£25,000-£50,000

Secondary: Fund Characteristics (40 points max)

Factor	Points	Criteria
Fund Size	0-15	>200k members: 15 | 100-200k: 12 | 50-100k: 9 | 20-50k: 6 | <20k: 3
In-House Status	0-10	In-house (target market): 10 | Outsourced: 0
Complaint Ratio	0-10	Per 10k members: >50=10 | 20-50=7 | 10-20=4 | <10=0
Document Coverage	0-5	Has indexed documents: 5 | None: 0

Data Sources

• 5,257 indexed documents - Annual reports, actuarial valuations, administration strategies, committee papers
• Burning Platforms table - Manually identified issues with evidence and severity ratings
• Fund data - Member counts, complaint volumes, administration status

Score Interpretation

Score Range	Priority	Description
40+	Top Tier	Multiple pressing themes identified, high-value target
30-39	High Priority	Significant opportunities with documented evidence
20-29	Medium Priority	Some opportunities identified, worth pursuing
10-19	Lower Priority	Limited evidence of immediate needs
<10	Minimal	Few indicators, typically outsourced or small funds

Score Calculation: Scores are recalculated when new documents are indexed or burning platforms are updated. Last updated: January 2026.

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