This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 Nov 2017 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

18 Aug 2017 at 01:00

Tender

04 Aug 2017 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Heriot Watt University involves the tender for "Endowment funds advisory and funds management services", which is categorised under the services industry. Located in Edinburgh, the procurement has now reached the award stage with the contract signed on 20th November 2017. The procurement opened under an open procedure, and the successful bidder was required to assist the university in managing and growing its endowment funds portfolio. The tender period officially ended on 8th September 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in investment advisory services, particularly those with experience in managing portfolios for charities and publicly-funded organisations. Ideal candidates will be firms that meet stringent financial criteria, including a minimum annual turnover of £2 million, and possess the necessary regulatory authorisations. Such businesses can leverage this contract to expand their market presence and gain valuable experience in the higher education sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Endowment funds advisory and funds management services

Notice Description

Provision of investments advisory and funds management services in respect of the University's endowment funds portfolio.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To appoint a suitable investment funds manager to assist the University maintain and grow the real value of all permanent endowments, invest in income generating assets to support an annual expenditure plan, and manage these investments within a balanced, multi-asset portfolio with an appropriate degree of risk.

Renewal: Subject to satisfactory annual review, this agreement may be extended annually up to a maximum contract term of seven years (3+1+1+1+1).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000502906
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC302808
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66140000 - Portfolio management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20178 years ago
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
Heriot Watt University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AS
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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