Tender

Investment Advisory Services

ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY

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Tender

14 Jul 2022 at 10:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Aberystwyth University, seeking to engage a professional Investment Advisor for a period of 48 months, under the title "Investment Advisory Services". This tender is classified within the industry category of Banking and Investment Services, with a total contract value of £450,000. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 15th August 2022. The advisory services are intended to assist the university's Investments Committee and staff in managing its Endowment Funds, which hold a capital value of £40.4 million, supporting various educational purposes such as scholarships and research grants. Interested parties can submit their proposals electronically through E-tender Wales.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for financial consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in investment advisory services, to collaborate with a notable educational institution. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in managing endowment funds, understanding the complexities of donations and bequests, and providing strategic financial advice will be well-placed to compete. This project not only offers a chance to engage with the university's diverse financial needs but also aligns with organisations aiming to support the education sector through their services.

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Notice Title

Investment Advisory Services

Notice Description

The University seeks to engage a professional Investment advisor to assist the Investments Committee and staff in undertaking the duties delegated to it as outlined in its Terms of Reference for a 48 month period . Aberystwyth University currently has 159 Endowment Funds with a capital value of 40.4m. New funds are created almost annually whilst some of the original funds date back to the very inception of the University. The Endowment funds have primarily been created via a mixture of donations and bequests with the vast majority having specific conditions attached to their use. Revenue is currently used for a variety of purposes such as Scholarships, Bursaries, and Prizes for students, as well as assisting staff with their work and research through grants and awards. Over the years the Endowment Funds have also contributed towards other institutional goals such as the purchase of land, buildings, and equipment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Aberystwyth University is seek to appoint investment advisory services for a period of 48 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0351de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019254-2022
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66100000 - Banking and investment services

66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2023 - 1 Feb 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pad47@aber.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1970628716

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERYSTWYTH
Postcode
SY23 3FB
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
TLL1 West Wales and The Valleys

Local Authority
Ceredigion
Electoral Ward
Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais
Westminster Constituency
Ceredigion Preseli

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