Planning

Investment Funds

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

20 May 2026 at 09:12

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority, a sub-central government public authority located in Birmingham, UK, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Investment Funds." This procurement involves fund management services for both the Commercial Investment Fund (CIF) and Residential Investment Fund (RIF), along with additional funds as required. The process is using a competitive flexible procedure and aims to appoint a supplier by January 1, 2027, with the contract lasting until December 31, 2031. The successful bidder will manage investment opportunities and existing loan portfolios, aligning with regional economic objectives. Interested parties should note the future notice publication date set for June 10, 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies involved in banking and investment services. The project is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide robust governance, transparency, and operational support tailored to investment management. Businesses looking to expand in the UK investment sector, especially those capable of delivering strategic fund management solutions, would benefit from competing in this procurement process. The emphasis on supporting regional economic objectives aligns with broader organisational goals, offering an encouraging landscape for innovative and strategic investment firms.

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Notice Title

Investment Funds

Notice Description

The provision of Fund Management Services relating to the Commercial Investment Fund (CIF) and Residential Investment Fund (RIF), and other funds as required. The appointed supplier will provide investment management and operational support for the funds, including the identification, assessment, and management of investment opportunities in accordance with investment objectives and governance framework. In addition to supporting new investments, the appointed supplier will assume responsibility for managing the existing CIF and RIF loan portfolio. This procurement seeks to appoint a delivery partner capable of supporting the effective deployment and management of these funds while ensuring robust governance, transparency, and alignment with WMCA's regional economic objectives.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069cc7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046131-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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