Tender

Request for Proposal for Investment Management Service

CRANLEIGH PARISH COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Jan 2023 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Cranleigh Parish Council has issued a Request for Proposal for Investment Management Service, aiming to address poor yield from short notice, low-risk investments. They seek an investment management business to help manage their capital to offset the effects of rising inflation. The deadline for proposals is 5.00 pm on Friday 10 March 2023. The tender falls under the services category and includes investment banking and financial consultancy services. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 10 March 2023.

This tender by the Cranleigh Parish Council presents an opportunity for investment management firms to provide services for managing the council's capital. Businesses well-suited to compete are those experienced in portfolio management and financial market operational services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable for this tender. The Council prioritizes the security of capital, liquidity of investments, and income maximization within the national economic framework. Additionally, an ethical investment approach focusing on sustainability is sought by the Council.

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Notice Title

Request for Proposal for Investment Management Service

Notice Description

Cranleigh Parish Council has recently carried out a review of its Investment Strategy. It has changed the terms to reflect a need to address the issues of poor yield from short notice, low risk investments. Inflation is eroding the value of reserves and forcing the Council into a position whereby it cannot meet its commitment to the achieve sustainable Yield, which forms one of the three core pillars of public finance: the others being Security and Liquidity. We are now seeking an investment management business who can help us manage the Council's capital to offset the effects of the rising inflation. Scope of Services The firm selected will be required to provide the following services: 1. Investment of Funds The firm must effectively invest the Cranleigh Parish Council's funds, providing discretionary investment management services, pursuant to the approved investment policy and cash flow needs. 2. Written and Oral Reports In line with regulatory requirements, the firm must provide a written report, as required, on a monthly basis demonstrating the portfolio performance and the current information about the portfolio, as described in the investment policy. The firm must also be available to make periodic oral reports to the Council. 3. Evaluation of Investment Policy The firm must annually assist in the review of the Cranleigh Parish Council's investment policy. The proposed changes to the investment policy will be presented in final draft form to the Cranleigh Parish Council Finance Committee prior to submission to the full Council. Proposal Requirements For the purposes of quoting for this service, it is important to know that the Parish Council has funds of circa PS500,000 across all categories of reserves, but currently invests PS200,000 of this on low interest-bearing deposit accounts. The Council will pursue a strategy to maximise the reserves in interest or capital growth-based instruments according to a the principles of a set of attached terms of reference. However for the purposes of this Request For Proposal, the Council's priorities are, in the following ranking order: (i) The security of capital to minimise the risk of losses. (ii) The liquidity of investments to meet the cash flow needs of the Council. (iii) Maximising income within the framework of the national economic situation. The Council will aim to achieve a high rate of return on investments commensurate with adequate safeguards of security and liquidity. The Department for Communities and Local Government maintains the borrowing of money purely to invest or to lend and make a return is unlawful and the Council will not engage in such activity. Finally the Parish Council seeks an ethical investment approach, ideally with a focus on sustainable investments. All proposals must be received by the Parish Council Clerk by 5.00pm on Friday 10 March 2023 by email to clerk@cranleigh-pc.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/219fc720-8fba-461a-9a72-0294f7388fa9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66112000 - Deposit services

66120000 - Investment banking services and related services

66140000 - Portfolio management services

66151000 - Financial market operational services

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 18 May 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CRANLEIGH PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CRANLEIGH
Postcode
GU6 8AF
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Waverley
Electoral Ward
Cranleigh West
Westminster Constituency
Godalming and Ash

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