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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Hywel Dda University Health Board, which is seeking a Charitable Funds Investment Manager for an investment fund split into two parts: a £2.3 million permanent endowment aimed at either maximising income or delivering total return, and a £6.2 million general investment focused on maximising overall return. This contract was awarded on 15 March 2022 after an open tender procedure. The project is located in Carmarthen, UK, and was announced as complete with a status indicating that the contract is currently active.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for investment management firms, particularly those with experience in charitable fund management and a strong understanding of risk management strategies. Businesses equipped to offer low to medium risk investment solutions aligned with the ethical policies of the Hywel Dda University Health Board will be especially well-positioned to compete. Additionally, local suppliers and Welsh SMEs may find an advantageous entry point due to the Health Board's commitment to including them in the bidding process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

HDD-ITT-48428 Provision of a Charitable funds investment Manager

Notice Description

Hywel Dda University Health board has awarded a contract for the provision of a charitable fund investment manager for Hywel Dda University Health Board. The investment fund is to be split into two, each with a different objective, as follows: GBP2.3m permanent endowment to be invested with the objective of; A)Maximising income, where the income is to be released from the fund. or B)Delivering the best return for the fund on a "total return" basis (the Trustee invites comment in the tender on which of these options should be preferred). The remaining GBP6.2m general investment with the objective of maximising the investment return, where the income, and capital are to be retained within the fund. During the contract period there is a possibility that in the region of GBP1m will need to be released from the general investment fund in order to fund current ongoing projects. The value of the investment fund may increase or decrease over time dependent on the resource commitment of the charity. The Trustee has, in the past, preferred the investment advisor to actively manage the investment fund. However, the Trustee is also open to suggestions to alternative approaches that investment managers may wish to put forward that they consider appropriate. The Trustee will be looking at investments to have either a low or medium risk profile and will be guided with advice from the successful investment advisor linked to past performance of those investments. The expected annual income stream, excluding investment income and returns of the charity is GBP2.2m. approximately GBP1.5m, mainly from donations and legacies. The Trustees are committed under Charity Commission guidance not to accumulate funds unnecessarily and aims to spend income within a reasonable period. This commitment may affect the level of investment, and an annual review and discussion with the investment advisor will be undertaken regarding adjustments required. The Trustee has an ethical policy in place which will apply to investments held. The current ethical policy is as follows: 1.The Hywel Dda University Heath Board Charity supports the NHS work of Hywel Dda University Health Board with the approved charitable purposes of; the advancement of health and the saving of lives the relief of those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability. the advancement of education (including research) 2.It has been determined that the following investments conflict with the charitable objects and purposes of the charity; Investment in the production, manufacturing or supply of tobacco products. Investment in the production, manufacturing or supply of alcoholic beverages. 3.Clearly there are some companies, in particular in the retail sector, which derive part of their turnover from the above two product groups. In proportion to harm caused by the moderate consumption of either, the following limits are set, above which investment will not take place; Investment in the production or manufacturing of tobacco products at any level of turnover Investment in the supply of tobacco products where turnover of more than 5% is derived from this source. Investment in the production, manufacturing of alcoholic beverages where more than 25% is derived from this source.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hywel Dda University Health Board has awarded a contract for the provision of a charitable fund investment manager for Hywel Dda University Health Board. The ITT will be conducted via an Invitatation to Tender (ITT) via Bravo eTenderWales, using the open procedure, inviting bids from suppliers, to include local suppliers and Welsh SMEs. The ITT will provide prospective tenderers with more detail of the Health Board's requirements and will incorporate, amongst other information: 1. Health Board's requirements 2. Specification 3. Request for commercial proposals 4. The award criteria will cover Overall Value for Money

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-115454
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=115454
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
4 Apr 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 3BB
Postcode Area
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town West
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CCLA

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR393929
    HDD-ITT-48428 Provision of a Charitable funds investment Manager - Hywel Dda University Health board has awarded a contract for the provision of a charitable fund investment manager for Hywel Dda University Health Board. The investment fund is to be split into two, each with a different objective, as follows: GBP2.3m permanent endowment to be invested with the objective of; A)Maximising income, where the income is to be released from the fund. or B)Delivering the best return for the fund on a "total return" basis (the Trustee invites comment in the tender on which of these options should be preferred). The remaining GBP6.2m general investment with the objective of maximising the investment return, where the income, and capital are to be retained within the fund. During the contract period there is a possibility that in the region of GBP1m will need to be released from the general investment fund in order to fund current ongoing projects. The value of the investment fund may increase or decrease over time dependent on the resource commitment of the charity. The Trustee has, in the past, preferred the investment advisor to actively manage the investment fund. However, the Trustee is also open to suggestions to alternative approaches that investment managers may wish to put forward that they consider appropriate. The Trustee will be looking at investments to have either a low or medium risk profile and will be guided with advice from the successful investment advisor linked to past performance of those investments. The expected annual income stream, excluding investment income and returns of the charity is GBP2.2m. approximately GBP1.5m, mainly from donations and legacies. The Trustees are committed under Charity Commission guidance not to accumulate funds unnecessarily and aims to spend income within a reasonable period. This commitment may affect the level of investment, and an annual review and discussion with the investment advisor will be undertaken regarding adjustments required. The Trustee has an ethical policy in place which will apply to investments held. The current ethical policy is as follows: 1.The Hywel Dda University Heath Board Charity supports the NHS work of Hywel Dda University Health Board with the approved charitable purposes of; the advancement of health and the saving of lives the relief of those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability. the advancement of education (including research) 2.It has been determined that the following investments conflict with the charitable objects and purposes of the charity; Investment in the production, manufacturing or supply of tobacco products. Investment in the production, manufacturing or supply of alcoholic beverages. 3.Clearly there are some companies, in particular in the retail sector, which derive part of their turnover from the above two product groups. In proportion to harm caused by the moderate consumption of either, the following limits are set, above which investment will not take place; Investment in the production or manufacturing of tobacco products at any level of turnover Investment in the supply of tobacco products where turnover of more than 5% is derived from this source. Investment in the production, manufacturing of alcoholic beverages where more than 25% is derived from this source.

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