Award

Private Markets Fund Administrator and Portfolio Monitoring System

LGPS CENTRAL LIMITED

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

28 Jan 2026 at 10:06

AwardUpdate

30 Dec 2025 at 14:54

Award

21 Mar 2023 at 16:24

TenderUpdate

16 Aug 2022 at 13:20

Tender

16 Aug 2022 at 10:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Private Markets Fund Administrator and Portfolio Monitoring System" was initiated by LGPS Central Limited, based in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. Classified under Financial Markets Administration Services (CPV code 66150000), this service procurement is focused on outsourcing the administration of investments in Private Equity, Private Debt, and Infrastructure. The contract has been awarded to State Street Bank and Trust Company, a large-scale supplier based in London. The procurement stage, updated as of January 28, 2026, is at the award and contract update phases, with key contract dates including the signing of the contract on 21 March 2023, and a substantial contract period lasting 1,800 days.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in financial market administration and financial information systems. Businesses that offer innovative solutions for fund administration and portfolio monitoring, particularly those that can develop systems for improved reporting functionality in line with government reviews, will find this contract beneficial for growth. The competitive procedure with negotiation allows for a selective procurement method, inviting businesses that are adept at negotiation within a structured process. Suitable companies include those with expertise in handling large investment structures and implementing robust financial software solutions to enhance asset oversight and governance.

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Notice Title

Private Markets Fund Administrator and Portfolio Monitoring System

Notice Description

LGPS Central manages on behalf of its Partner Funds a range of investments in Private Equity, Private Debt and Infrastructure. These are all managed in-house via Scottish Limited Partnership ("SLP") structure, whereby LGPSC sources and commits to fund investments on behalf of the investors.LGPS Central wishes to outsource the administration of all these investments and appointment a Fund Administrator. In addition, LGPS Central requires the provision of a Portfolio Monitoring System for these investments.

Lot Information

Lot 1

LGPS Central manages on behalf of its Partner Funds a range of investments in Private Equity, Private Debt and Infrastructure. These are all managed in-house via Scottish Limited Partnership ("SLP") structure, whereby LGPSC sources and commits to fund investments on behalf of the investors. LGPS Central wishes to outsource the administration of all these investments and appointment a Fund Administrator. In addition, LGPS Central requires the provision of a Portfolio Monitoring System for these investments.

Renewal: Initial 36 month contract with the option of 2 x 12 month renewals. Renewals will be granted at the absolute discretion of LGPS Central Limited.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-035ecd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007426-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

48812000 - Financial information systems

66150000 - Financial markets administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,600,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£11,600,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,116,045 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LGPS CENTRAL LIMITED
Contact Name
Tim Metcalfe
Contact Email
procurement@lgpscentral.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1LD
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG39 Wolverhampton

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST

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