Award

Investment Manager Research Database - Public Markets

LGPS CENTRAL LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Dec 2025 at 15:44

Award

10 Nov 2025 at 09:38

Tender

18 Jul 2025 at 09:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for an "Investment Manager Research Database - Public Markets" has been completed by LGPS Central Limited, a public authority operating within the sub-central government sector in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. This tender focused on services related to investment management software and pension fund consultancy across public market asset classes including equities, fixed income, and total return. The award was officially confirmed on December 17, 2025, with the contract commencing from December 1, 2025, and extending until November 30, 2028, with possible renewals extending up to 2032. The procurement followed an open procedure method, supporting the authority's need for comprehensive research reports to facilitate investment strategies. The estimated contract value stands at £252,000.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses specialising in investment management platforms and consultancy services, particularly large enterprises as demonstrated by the success of Aon Investments Limited, the awarded supplier. Businesses with capabilities in providing detailed research and operational due diligence in investment strategies can benefit from such contracts. Companies seeking growth in the public markets can leverage this procurement process to diversify into lucrative pension fund consultancy and investment management software solutions. As participation required registration on LGPS Central's e-tendering site, online engagement is essential for success in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Investment Manager Research Database - Public Markets

Notice Description

The Authority requires a manager research database/platform that enables the Authority to access full comprehensive research reports, including investment and operational due diligence, into investment strategies across the public market asset classes of equities, fixed income and total return.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x 24 month extensions will be available under this contract dependent on the ongoing requirements of the Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0561e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083984-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

48 - Software package and information systems

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

48411000 - Investment management software package

66523000 - Pension fund consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£525,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£525,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£252,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£252,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LGPS CENTRAL LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AON INVESTMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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