Asset investment management service

CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jun 2026 at 14:40

Award

21 May 2026 at 09:06

Tender

06 Nov 2025 at 16:55

Planning

31 Oct 2025 at 15:07

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, one of the largest healthcare organisations in Wales, recently awarded a contract for Asset Investment Management Services, focusing on managing over 300 charitable funds aimed at enhancing patient and staff experience beyond traditional NHS funding. This procurement process reached its award stage on 17th June 2026, with the contract actively commencing from 15th June 2026 to 14th June 2029, with a potential renewal extending up to 2031. The tender was conducted through an open procurement method categorised under investment management services and was awarded to Rathbones Investment Management, highlighting locations around Cardiff and the UK as service delivery points.

This contract poses substantial opportunities for growth, especially for investment management firms capable of aligning with ethical investment strategies and medium risk tolerance profiles. The service requires firms to deliver both capital growth and income, essential for supporting the Health Board's charitable objectives. Companies with expertise in managing charity portfolios and conforming to financial compliance and ethical guidelines are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The open competition procurement method provides a platform for diverse businesses, ranging from large firms to SMEs, to bid, fostering a competitive environment that may drive innovation and effective financial management solutions tailored to the charity sector.

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Notice Title

Asset investment management service

Notice Description

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest and most complex healthcare organisations in Wales, serving a population of approximately 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. As part of NHS Wales, the Health Board provides a full range of local and specialist health services, including primary care, community services, hospital-based acute care, and highly specialised tertiary services. The Charity exists to enhance the experience and well-being of patients, staff, and visitors by funding projects and initiatives that go beyond the scope of NHS funding. The Health Charity manages over 300 individual funds supporting equipment, research, treatment, and patient care, enabling donations to be directed to specific areas and projects that reflect donors' wishes. This structure ensures that charitable contributions are used effectively to support work and services that are over and above what core NHS funding provides. This includes investment in medical equipment, staff training and development, research, patient comforts, and the improvement of hospital and healthcare environments. Cardiff & Vale University Health Board Charity is seeking to partner with a contractor to provide Investment Management Services. The charity will utilise professional investment managers to support the active implementation of its investment policy. The Charity's assets are held in financial investments (shares, equity instruments, and cash), in line with ethical restrictions and the risk profile of the Charity. The Charity's current portfolio risk is appropriate for our medium risk tolerance approach. This risk is consistent with holdings of between 45 - 65% equities. The Charity's objective is balanced, aiming to generate both capital growth and income. It is the responsibility of the appointed investment manager to ensure that the portfolio is invested and maintained in accordance with the requirements set out in the Charity's Investment Policy Statement. The Charity's financial assets should be managed to yield the strongest possible financial return within the level of risk considered to be acceptable. The return will be utilised to support the Charity's aims and objectives. In terms of the current portfolio, the Charity's investment portfolio had a market value of PS5.452 million as of 30th September 2025 and the portfolio is broken down over various sectors. The appointed provider will be required to manage the Charity's funds in full compliance with the Charity Commission's guidance and legal obligations applicable to NHS Charities. Current restrictions and requirements related to ethical and sector-based exclusions are outlined in the Charity's approved Investment Strategy.

Planning Information

Preliminary market scanning identified several FCA-regulated firms with established NHS charity portfolios. Feedback indicates strong competition in this market segment and increasing emphasis on ESG integration and digital reporting capabilities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d836
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057259-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66120000 - Investment banking services and related services

66140000 - Portfolio management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£141,900 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£141,900 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£253,518 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£140,895 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
19 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2029 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
CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RATHBONES INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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