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Fiduciary Management Services for UoB Pension & Assurance Scheme

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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11 Jul 2025 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol, located in Bristol, England, has concluded the award stage of a procurement process for fiduciary management services for their Pension and Assurance Scheme. This procurement falls under the category of pension investment services and was executed through a selective procurement method, specifically a competitive procedure with negotiation above the threshold. The contract, valued at £13,500,000, spans from 7th July 2025 to 6th July 2030, with the possibility of extension up to a total of 108 months if fully extended. The awarded contract was announced on 31st May 2025, and it involves providing comprehensive fiduciary management services internationally, covering regions including the South West UK, Europe, the Channel Islands, and more.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for large-scale businesses, particularly those specialising in asset management and financial services. The engagement allows for the dynamic involvement in strategic asset allocation, tactical moves, and the management of large-scale investment portfolios. Given the procurement's scale and international scope, businesses with robust capabilities in global fiduciary management and a proven track record of managing substantial asset volumes would be well-suited to this contract. It offers growth potential through the provision of services such as strategic planning, risk management, and trustee education, which are critical requirements for the University of Bristol Pension and Assurance Scheme.

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Notice Title

Fiduciary Management Services for UoB Pension & Assurance Scheme

Notice Description

The Trustee of the University of Bristol Pension and Assurance Scheme has decided to review the provider who manages the assets of the Scheme on a fiduciary basis. The scheme has assets of approximately 240 000 000 GBP. The appointed organisation will provide a full fiduciary management service to the Trustee of the University of Bristol Pension and Assurance Scheme (UBPAS), together with the necessary support in respect of the delivery of the investments, and operational aspects of investments, of the scheme. The appointed organisation will decide on, oversee, execute or advise on the some or all of the following: - Strategic Asset Allocation, - Tactical Asset Allocation, - Hedging Strategy Implementation, - Manager selection, - Asset class selection, - Portfolio Construction, - Managing scheme liquidity, - Fund reporting, - Trustee Education, - Portfolio Implementation, - Strategic Objectives, - Risk Budget, - Constraints, - Hedging Strategy Design. Additional information: Initial contract is 5 years with option to extend for a further 4 years in 2 year increments (5+2+2). 108 months if full term. Contract will be retendered prior to expiry date as service will continue to be required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-af1f9bcb-4c7e-4f82-83b0-bbf684cf0da6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1ecebce-f178-4826-b445-441f8e8d0fbe
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66131100 - Pension investment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,500,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 6 Jul 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 BRISTOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VAN LANSCHOT KEMPEN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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