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Provision of Investment Services for the Official Solicitor

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

06 Aug 2025 at 08:53

Award

29 Jul 2025 at 20:16

Tender

23 Jan 2025 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice in the United Kingdom has conducted an open procurement process to secure investment services for the Official Solicitor and the Public Trustee, as detailed in the latest tender documentation dated 23 January 2025. The procurement is classified under Financial and Insurance Services, with a contract value estimated at £1,601,110, aiming for a five-year term starting from 7 April 2025 to 6 April 2030. The initiative involves asset management for the Official Solicitor and the Public Trustee, facilitated by professional investment guidance. This process is at the active stage, with the submissions carefully guided by electronic methods to meet the needs of the procurement's goals, particularly given the unique financial management role these entities play in estate and trust administration across the UK.

This procurement provides a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in financial and investment services, particularly those experienced with discretionary and advisory investment management for trusts, estates, and public entities. Businesses authorised under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 and with experience in serving trustees, executors, and administrators, stand well-suited to compete. Given the complexity and demand for credible investment solutions, companies with robust reporting capabilities and adherence to HMRC regulations will find this tender instrumental in expanding their service reach. The procurement, valued notably and with a long-term contract potential, allows businesses to develop and showcase expertise in asset management and fiduciary responsibilities within the public domain.

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Notice Title

Provision of Investment Services for the Official Solicitor

Notice Description

This notice relates to the award of a contract for the Provision of Investment Services for the Official Solicitor. The Official Solicitor acts as the administrator of estates and trustee of trusts of last resort, and holds real and personal property such as land, cash, and securities (e.g., stocks and shares). An estate is where the Official Solicitor has been appointed as executor of a deceased person's will or as administrator of an estate of a person who has died without a will. An executor/administrator collects all the deceased's assets and pays all of the debts before distributing what remains to the beneficiaries named in the will or, if there is no will, who is entitled by law to this. Where the Official Solicitor has been appointed to act as a trustee, she has a duty to invest the capital held to produce income to use or pay for the benefit of the beneficiaries of the trust. It is a legal responsibility of the Official Solicitor as Trustees to obtain professional investment advice when managing the assets.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scope of Work The procurement concerns the provision of discretionary investment management services to the Official Solicitor. Under this arrangement, the appointed investment manager will make investment decisions on behalf of the Official Solicitor, in accordance with policy documents provided during the account setup process. All referred funds must be accepted, regardless of value. The Supplier must: Be authorised under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 and experienced in working with trustees, executors, and administrators. Provide services equivalent to those offered to professional trustees, including both discretionary and advisory investment management. Deliver at least two valuations per year per trust, with additional reports on request. Produce annual investment reports detailing transactions, holdings, valuations, and performance, with supporting evidence for each transaction. Maintain nominee arrangements and custody of investments. Manage dividends and facilitate beneficiary payments as instructed. Provide HMRC-compliant valuations and annual tax reports (CGT and income) as of 5th April.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d5bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046386-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66100000 - Banking and investment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,601,110 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,601,110 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,592,987 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 6 Apr 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialfinancialservices@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 02033343555

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHARLES STANLEY

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