Please scroll down to see the list of forms. 

If you need to send forms or correspondence to the pension fund the quickest way to send it to us is by email.  We recommend that, wherever possible, you return your completed form to the pension fund as a scanned copy attached to an email.

If you need to contact us or send us correspondence please email pensions@bedford.gov.uk 

If you need to speak to someone about how to send your correspondence, please call 01234 276912.

 

You can update your address and lump sum death grant beneficiaries online, with a My Pension Online account.  To sign in or register please go to the My Pension Online website

 

Forms

Joining the LGPS (PDF 1195KB)

A form for eligible employees to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

 

Form for opting out of the LGPS (PDF 1265KB)

A form to request to leave the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). 

 

Personal Information Form (PDF 89KB) 

A form that must be completed when you join the scheme. This form helps us make sure we hold the correct details for you and can be used to let us know if you have changed your partnership status. 

 

Previous Pension Benefits Form (PDF 160KB)

A form to let us know about any previous pension benefits you hold, so we can provide you with transfer options.

 

Lump Sum Death Grant - Expression of  Wish (PDF 424KB)

A form to tell us who you would like to receive any lump sum death grant payable from your pension benefits.

 

Marital or partnership status form (PDF 417KB)

A form to let us know about your current marital or partnership status and any changes to it.

 

Joining the 50/50 section  (PDF 1282KB)

A form to apply to join the 50 50 section of the LGPS and pay reduced pension contributions.

 

Re-joining the main section (PDF 399KB)

A form to move back into the main section of the LGPS from the 50/50 section.

 

Form of Authority - Transfers  (Word 27KB)

A form giving authority for us to obtain information about your previous pension benefits for transfer purposes.

 

Refund of pension contributions (Word 30KB)

An application to claim a refund of your pension contributions, if you have less than 2 years membership in the LGPS. 

 

Change of bank account form (PDF 145KB)

For pensioners receiving a pension from Bedfordshire Pension Fund who need to change their bank details. 

 

Bedfordshire Pension Fund pension tracing form (Word 32KB)

For people enquiring if they have pension benefits with the Bedfordshire LGPS

 

Internal Disputes Resolution Procedure - further information and application form