Tender

GGIF Fund Management

THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

02 Dec 2024 at 17:33

Summary of the contracting process

The West of England Combined Authority (MCA) has initiated an open tender for the "GGIF Fund Management" project, classified under Financial and Insurance Services (CPV 66000000). The purpose is to procure an experienced Alternative Investment Fund Manager (AIFM) to raise matching capital from public and private investors, targeting a tenfold increase in the MCA's impact through a £100 million Green Growth West Impact Fund (GGWIF). The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 6 January 2025 at 12:00 PM. The contract will commence on 3 March 2025 and conclude on 3 March 2038, with no option for renewal.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for firms with a strong track record in fund management and a robust investor base. Companies with expertise in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting, a sound investment strategy, and experience in managing high-quality assets are well-suited to compete. The successful bidder will have the opportunity to collaborate with the MCA in delivering impactful environmental and economic outcomes, thereby enhancing their market reputation and expanding their portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Title

GGIF Fund Management

Notice Description

This MCA is seeking to procure an appropriately qualified and experienced AIFM to go to market and raise matching capital from significant external public and importantly, private investors, aiming at a 10x multiple of the Combined Authority's impact.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The West of England Combined Authority (MCA) is seeking to launch a PS100m Green Growth West Impact Fund (GGWIF) seed capitalized by the MCA with PS10m as a cornerstone investor. GGWIF has been designed to assist with the tackling of ambitious goals set out in its 2023 Climate and Ecological Strategy and Action Plan, by generating significant environmental, social and economic impacts while preserving and amplifying the Combined Authority's capital.

This MCA is seeking to procure an appropriately qualified and experienced AIFM to go to market and raise matching capital from significant external public and importantly, private investors, aiming at a 10x multiple of the Combined Authority's impact.

The MCA requires the appointed AIFM to be able to demonstrate the following attributes as part of the procurement process:

A competitive / market standard fees and fund structure

A Track record (above the median/ top quartile for benchmark funds) of previous funds

A strong experienced proven management team

The ability to demonstrate evidence of a sound investment strategy with projected return (financial and impact) exceeding what would normally be expected in the sector context

A visible pipeline and clear origination strategy

Evidence of high quality performing underlying assets for existing funds

Evidence of access to a strong investor base and significant fund-raising experience

Evidence of strong governance and management systems in place

ESG / Impact reporting experience at a regulated fund reporting level

A commitment to work with the MCA Grant funded BBRC Investment Readiness Advisory Service (IRAS)

Interested parties should register at https://weca-atamis.my.site.com/s/Welcome to view documents and submit bids.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c1a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038825-2024
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

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 3 Mar 2038 Over 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
THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Paul Smith
Contact Email
paul.smith@westofengland-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6AL
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

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