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Investment Manager for Endowment Funds - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF READING

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11 Feb 2020 at 13:47

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11 Feb 2020 at 13:19

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28 Jan 2020 at 11:03

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Reading has completed the procurement process for the position of Investment Manager for its Endowment Funds, with a total portfolio value exceeding £120 million. This contract, awarded on 27th January 2020, is classified under banking and investment services and includes the management of varied asset classes, such as agricultural land and investment properties. The contract period commenced on 28th January 2020 and extends until 14th January 2030. The procurement method employed was a selective restricted procedure, with the deadline for the initial tender stage having been 26th September 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms operating in the financial services sector, particularly those specialising in investment management and asset advisory services. Companies adept at managing large and diverse portfolios would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. Additionally, firms with expertise in expanding investment strategies, such as incorporating private equity or infrastructure assets, may find this prospect particularly attractive as the University Group seeks to enhance its asset management capabilities.

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Notice Title

Investment Manager for Endowment Funds - AWARD

Notice Description

The University of Reading has a number of endowment assets held across a variety of classes, including agricultural land and investment properties, as well as more traditional endowment funds. The total amount held within these endowment funds (mainly equities and bonds) totalled PS122.8m at 31 July 2019. The University of Reading and its associated Trusts and subsidiaries (the "University Group"), will appoint the Bidder who can manage the PS120m+ of endowment portfolios as currently constituted, but with the capacity and expertise to expand the remit if required to include other classes of asset (such as private equity and infrastructure assets). This tender is for Investment Manager only, but the University is also interested in certain additional services. This is investment advice on a wider portfolio of assets. To this end, a second optional section and series of questions has been included. This section is not compulsory, but should prospective managers answer these questions they will carry an overall weighting of 10% in the final scoring. This is the additional value that the University places on these investment advisor services. However, the University does not want to dissuade interest from those only looking to manage the core endowment funds portfolio, and therefore the weighting of 90% reflects the fact that this is the key focus of the tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3389ddaf-de40-46a3-950d-7f23fe452a86
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7993350b-e7e0-480b-8043-ad6120654038
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66100000 - Banking and investment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,930,642 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2020 - 14 Jan 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF READING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
-
Postcode
RG6 6AB
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates
Westminster Constituency
Earley and Woodley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCHRODER & CO LIMITED TRADING AS CAZENOVE CAPITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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