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Expert Networks Long Term Provision

National Wealth Fund Limited

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24 Apr 2026 at 10:40

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Summary of the contracting process

National Wealth Fund Limited, based in Leeds, is currently in the tender stage of procuring Expert Network Services to enhance its investment and advisory functions. The tender, titled "Expert Networks Long Term Provision," falls under the services industry category, specifically covering law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. It demands access to vetted subject-matter experts across diverse sectors like advanced materials, aerospace, AI, and renewable energies, among others. The procurement follows an open, competitive flexible procedure, as outlined in the Procurement Act 2023. Important dates to note include the tender submission deadline on 27th May 2026 and the planned award period ending on 6th July 2026. The total gross value involved is approximately £540,000, with the contract set to commence on 30th July 2026.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in expert consulting services, particularly those experienced in sourcing and matching industry-specific expertise. Companies adept at providing a secure online platform to facilitate meetings and manage project requests will be ideally positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, with the procedure structured to accommodate flexible and competitive offers. Successful tenders will support the National Wealth Fund in gaining precise industry insights, enabling informed decision-making and potentially fostering strategic partnerships and growth within the financial advisory sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expert Networks Long Term Provision

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to procure Expert Network Services to provide on-demand access to vetted and pre-qualified subject-matter experts across a broad range of industry sectors, to support informed decision-making in relation to investment activity and wider financial, strategic, and operational matters. The Services will primarily support the Authority's Investment & Advisory function, comprising its Banking & Investment team and its Local Authority Advisory & Lending team. The Services may also be utilised by other functional teams across the Authority, including Portfolio Management, Risk, and Impact teams. The Supplier will be required to provide access to a diverse network of subject-matter experts, including (without limitation) founders, senior executives, high-level officials, and academics. The Services will enable the Authority to engage directly with selected experts to obtain targeted insights on companies, assets, sectors, technologies, markets, and wider industry developments. The Supplier shall facilitate project-specific requests and provide shortlists of relevant experts aligned to defined project profiles. The Authority will select experts for direct one-to-one meetings, typically of up to 60 minutes' duration, delivered via online meetings or, where appropriate and agreed, in-person meetings. The Authority must have the option to withhold or anonymise its identity when engaging with experts. Where meetings are conducted online, the Authority requires the option to record consultations and to generate audio recordings and written transcripts, using artificial intelligence and/or human transcription services. The Authority must be able to access, download, and retain such recordings and transcripts for internal use. The Supplier must provide an intuitive and secure online platform to support delivery of the Services, enabling expert search, project request management, meeting facilitation, and access to recordings and transcripts. Where suitable expertise is not available within the Supplier's existing network, the Supplier must be capable of sourcing, vetting, onboarding, and contracting additional experts, including those nominated by the Authority, to equivalent standards of credibility, compliance, and relevance. The Services are expected to cover a wide range of industry sectors, including but not limited to advanced materials, aerospace supply chains, artificial intelligence, battery manufacturing and electric vehicle supply chains, carbon capture, critical minerals, defence, energy infrastructure, hydrogen, life sciences, nuclear, offshore wind, place-based regeneration, ports, power networks, semiconductors, solar, sustainable aviation fuels, transport infrastructure, and water. This list is non-exhaustive and may evolve during the contract term. Further detail is included in the procurement documents pack made available by NWF in respect of this tender notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068a6a
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037438-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 29 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
National Wealth Fund Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4HR
Postcode Area
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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