i-Connect

The i-Connect system is an online portal used by employers and/or payroll providers to submit monthly data directly to the core pension system. This enables pension records to be kept up to date in respect of key areas including contributions, additional contributions, monthly pay as well as notifications in respect of new starters or leavers. The i-Connect system also allows leaver forms to be uploaded and posted directly to pension records.

Data uploads must be submitted by 10th of the following month, for example September's report must be submitted by 10th October. The only exception is March's data which usually has an extended deadline of 30th April due to additional year-end requirements.

The following information relates to key documents, information and processes for Leicestershire employers who have gone live with i-Connect. There are three processes. Only one will apply to each employer or payroll provider.

Standard Upload Process - This is designed for most employers with the exception of smaller employers with 10 or less scheme members.

Small Employer Process - This is designed for small employers with 10 or less scheme members.

Multiple Employers Process - This is designed for payroll providers who submit data for multiple payroll providers (MPP) or multiple employers.

This guide explains how to use i-Connect to send information about LGPS members in your organisation to the Pensions Section.

Leaver forms (ePen3)

The date of leaving / opt out date should be provided via the i-Connect submission, however we may require further information to be submitted. Please provide an ePen3 form for leavers over age 55 (normal retirement, flexible retirement or redundancy retirement), ill health retirement at any age or death in service at any age. Please note other leaver documents may be required e.g. ill health, redundancy or flexible retirement documents. We may also need to ask for a Pen3 form for members who have final salary membership (pre-14 service) and this will be requested when needed. Please refer to the 'How to upload documents for leavers through i-Connect' document below for details. 

See further details: Leaver Processes