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Charitable Funds Investment Management

SOUTH TYNESIDE AND SUNDERLAND NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

15 Apr 2026 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

The South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust has initiated an open procurement process for the "Charitable Funds Investment Management" services to manage its charitable funds investment portfolio. This opportunity is aligned with the Central Government industry category, focusing on investment banking services. The Trust, located in Sunderland, UK, is currently at the tender stage with key dates being the submission deadline on April 29, 2026, and the enquiry period ending on April 23, 2026. The contract is set to commence on June 1, 2026, and conclude on May 31, 2029. The procurement method is open competition, below the threshold, under the 'light touch' regime, with electronic submissions accepted.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in financial services and investment management, particularly those experienced in NHS charitable funds management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with such capabilities are encouraged to compete, given the tender’s suitability for SMEs. The evaluation criteria emphasise quality, with a weightage of 65%, alongside cost considerations at 35%. The active participation in NHS charitable funds management is a mandatory criterion, making this a potential growth avenue for firms poised to meet these requirements in the public health sector.

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Notice Title

Charitable Funds Investment Management

Notice Description

Management of the Trust's charitable funds investment portfolio

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06833d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034305-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66120000 - Investment banking services and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH TYNESIDE AND SUNDERLAND NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR4 7TP
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC23 Sunderland

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

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