Planning

Donor Advised Fund

LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN

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27 Mar 2026 at 15:42

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
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27 Mar 2026 at 15:25

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Camden is preparing for a procurement process titled "Donor Advised Fund," categorised under trust and custody services, with planned operations in the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with key deadlines including an expression of interest by 13th April and a tender period closing on 28th July 2026. The anticipated contract is set to commence on 1st September 2026, running until the end of August 2028, with a projected value below £100,000 over the term. The procurement method is open competition, and the principal procurement category is services.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for UK-registered charities specialising in fundraising and financial management within the charitable sector. Businesses capable of managing funds, establishing funding pots, and claiming Gift Aid are well-positioned to compete in this process. The organisation will be required to provide comprehensive administrative support, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and governance requirements. Assigning dedicated account managers for relationship management and fundraising objectives could further benefit businesses looking to expand their client base within the public sector. Interested suppliers are encouraged to contact Richard Le Donne and Steven Blantz by the deadline to express interest in participating in the tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Donor Advised Fund

Notice Description

The Donor Advised Fund must be a UK-registered charity with a proven ability to raise and manage funds in support of the charitable sector and a wide range of charitable causes. It should be capable of establishing dedicated funding pots, enabling the Council to raise and allocate funds for specific initiatives and priority areas. The organisation must be able to accept donations from a variety of sources, including individuals, corporate entities, and trusts and foundations, and should have the appropriate systems in place to claim Gift Aid on all eligible contributions. The Donor Advised Fund must provide comprehensive administrative support, ensuring full compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, and governance requirements, including those set by the Charity Commission. This includes oversight of fundraising activities, financial management, and reporting obligations. The organisation should assign a dedicated account manager to work with the Council, offering ongoing relationship management to ensure the effective delivery of fundraising objectives. This may be a closed tender to invited suppliers who have expressed an interest in the contract. The estimated contract value will be below PS100,000 (aggregated over the proposed term), should the Council tender for this service. Please contact Richard Le Donne (richard.ledonne@camden.gov.uk) and Steven Blantz (steven.blantz@camden.gov.uk) by Monday, 13th April, to express your interest, should the Council tender for this contract requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0676d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028670-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66160000 - Trust and custody services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 20264 months to go
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1H 9JE
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
King's Cross
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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