Award

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Responsible Investment (RI) Advisor

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

28 Jan 2021 at 10:35

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is seeking an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Responsible Investment (RI) Advisor, primarily for stewardship advisory services in support of the Local Government Pension Scheme. The contracting authority is located in Chelmsford, East of England, with additional delivery addresses in London. The procurement method is selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, and is currently in the award stage. The contract, valued at £28,000, commenced on 26 January 2021 and is set to last until 25 January 2022. The tender period ended on 8 December 2020.

This opportunity may be advantageous for consultancy firms specialising in pension fund services, particularly those that can provide expertise in ESG and RI advisory. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract suitable given the emphasis on their participation. Engaging in such procurement can help businesses expand their portfolio and establish relationships with public sector clients, thus driving growth in the consultancy sector related to public pensions and responsible investment practices.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Responsible Investment (RI) Advisor

Notice Description

Stewardship Advisory Services Primarily in Support of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-763f3bca-1c5c-48b8-96b9-5649eab8383d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d736a62-5dff-45a8-900c-7687c7e47580
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66523000 - Pension fund consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2021 - 25 Jan 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MINERVA ANALYTICS

Further Information

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