I am writing to advise you that following a search of our paper and electronic records, I have established that the information you requested is not held by the NHS Business Services Authority.

By way of a background the NHSBSA in its role as the ‘Scheme manager’ is responsible for the centralised administration of the NHS Pension Scheme for England and Wales. However it is DHSC (Dept of Health and Social Care) that makes the Scheme policy and overarching legislation after consulting with stakeholders.

Although the information you have requested is not held by ourselves we can confirm that up until 31 March 2021 the tiered contribution rates for whole-time Officer and Practice Staff Scheme members shall be based on their actual pensionable pay, for part-time members the rate shall be based on their whole-time equivalent pensionable pay. This ensures that all Scheme members are treated the same regardless of their working hours. 

We can also confirm that the Scheme Advisory Board (which comprises of DHSC, actuaries, NHS employers and NHS trade unions) is engaged in dialogue regarding the tiered contribution rules with effect from April 2021.

Should you require any further information we respectfully suggest you contact DHSC; we can provide contact details if required. 

For information on decisions made regarding the above, the Department of Health and Social Care may hold some or all of the information you require. They can be contacted at:

Department of Health and Social Care
Ministerial Correspondence and Public Enquiries Unit
Department of Health and Social Care
Richmond House
79 Whitehall
London
SW1A 2NS
Contact form https://contactus.dh.gov.uk/?openform 
Telephone 020 7210 4850 
Fax 020 7210 5952 
Textphone 020 7210 5025