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Investment Management Fees

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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15 Sep 2025 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia, located at Norwich Research Park, has concluded the procurement process for "Investment Management Fees" related to their Staff Superannuation Scheme. This contract, completed under a direct procurement method without competition due to its below-threshold value, entailed banking and investment services delivered by BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited. The contract commenced on 5th September 2025 and will remain active until 31st July 2026, with a total contract value of £131,000. This procurement process was managed as an award and contract stage, finalising with the documentation published on 15th September 2025.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for firms specialising in investment management, particularly those with a focus on delivering financial and investment services to institutional clients. While the contract was awarded without competition, understanding the criteria and requirements can prepare similar businesses for future opportunities, particularly those who can offer competitive investment advisory services. Such contracts are ideal for businesses that possess the capability to manage large-scale institutional funds, providing a pathway for growth within the public sector financial management domain.

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Notice Title

Investment Management Fees

Notice Description

Investment Management Fees for UEA Staff Superannuation Scheme - investment provider selected by Investment advisers rather than through procurement Investment managers selected by Trustees on advice of Investment Advisers Aon.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059a75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056632-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£131,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@uea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT (UK

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