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Fiduciary Management Services for Pension & Assurance Scheme

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jul 2025 at 09:22

Tender

29 Jul 2024 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol has successfully completed the procurement process for Fiduciary Management Services for its Pension and Assurance Scheme, with the contract formally awarded on 11th July 2025. This procurement, classified under the services category of pension investment services, was handled through a selective competitive procedure with negotiation under legal basis 32014L0024. The awarded contract, valued at £13,500,000, will be delivered in the UK by VAN LANSCHOT KEMPEN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT (UK) LTD, with the contract term beginning on 27th August 2024 and spanning an initial period of five years, extendable for up to an additional four years in two-year increments. The procurement process caters to the educational sector and was governed by public law, with substantial assets management responsibilities involving £240 million of Scheme assets.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in comprehensive fiduciary management services, particularly those adept in managing large-scale pension and assurance schemes. Companies with expertise in strategic asset allocation, hedging, and managing liquidity would find this contract well-aligned with their capabilities. The requirement to provide tailored investment consultancy advice and the potential for iterative contract extensions indicate long-term engagement prospects for the successful provider. Opportunities exist for businesses that are well-versed in competitive tendering processes and those capable of leveraging electronic submission methods, suitable for large, public-funded educational institutions requiring rigorous fiduciary oversight and strategic, adaptable management practices. This process provides valuable growth potential for service providers in the pension investment sector wishing to establish a robust presence in the UK's educational public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Fiduciary Management Services for 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The objective of this Procurement is for the University of Bristol Pension and Assurance Scheme ("the Pension Scheme") to contract with a Fiduciary Management provider ("FM Provider) for fiduciary management services which will include provision of the necessary investment consultancy advice to allow the Trustees to set the strategic investment objectives for the Pension Scheme. The FM Provider will be responsible for reviewing and refining the de-risking plan in full discussion with the Trustee and the Pension Scheme's actuary, and University, as well as investing the assets. The appointed FM Provider will be required to take instructions from the Trustee as well as other persons notified to the FM Provider by the Trustee from time to time.

Renewal: 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-h6vhtk-04858a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039155-2025
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

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66131100 - Pension investment services

66141000 - Pension fund management services

66500000 - Insurance and pension services

66520000 - Pension services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
During the optional extension periods

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
qq23366@bristol.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01179289000

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
Not specified

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

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