 
If you have an employee who opts out of the LGPS within three months of joining, and their contributions are therefore refunded through payroll, you are still required to submit a leaver form, if a starter form has already been submitted.
This is because we will have created a record for the employee, that will need to be closed.
A reminder for all employers: when submitting estimate requests, please provide as much notice as possible. We understand that urgent or last‑minute requests do arise, but early notification helps us plan workloads more effectively. It is also extremely helpful if you can indicate any deadlines or timeframes you are working to, as this enables us to allocate resources appropriately.
Our standard turnaround time is 10 working days. While we always aim to meet this, there may be occasions where processing takes slightly longer, and we kindly ask for your patience in those instances.
If you require strain costs for multiple employees, these can be processed in bulk. Please contact us to request the appropriate spreadsheet. However, where individual member statements are also required, these must be completed separately, which increases the processing time.
For TUPE transfers, please do not complete the leaver spreadsheet for members who are leaving your employment and transferring to another employer. Instead, follow the process outlined on our website.
As set out in the administration strategies for both the Devon and Somerset Pension Funds, audits are a key part in ensuring the benefits we pay are correctly calculated.
Devon Assurance Partnership (DAP) is currently undertaking an audit to assess the quality of data provided and as part of this process, DAP are currently contacting randomly selected employers to ask about the data they have provided.
If you are contacted as part of this audit, please ensure that you respond promptly and provide the requested information.
If you have any questions in relation to this audit please email E&C team.
Keep us updated with any changes in staff responsible for completing our forms (authorised signatories). This can be done by completing our online form.
Payment of Pension Fund Contributions - please remember to inform us and the relevant Finance team each time you have paid your pension scheme contributions, by filling in the Monthly Contributions Form.
If you are changing your Payroll Provider, please contact the Employer & Communications Team so that we can help you through the process and make sure you retain access to historical payroll information.
TUPEs & New Academies - Please do not complete the leaver spreadsheet if members are leaving your employment and transferring to another employer under TUPE. Follow the process outlined on our website instead.
Useful Links
Peninsula Pensions Employers' Pages
LGPS regulations and guidance
Fund Investments
LGPS National Website
Previous editions of Pensions Line
Employer Meetings and Focus Sessions
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