Tender

Mutil Asset Fund Manager

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Sep 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council is currently seeking a Multi Asset Fund Manager to manage its pension fund, with bids due by 21 October 2019 at 12:00 PM. This procurement process is categorised under services and is taking place in Inverness, Scotland. The tender is in the active stage and follows an open procurement method, allowing a wide range of participants to submit proposals. Businesses interested in this opportunity should ensure their submissions are provided electronically via the designated platform, with comprehensive documentation outlining staff qualifications and company capabilities required for consideration.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for firms specialising in financial services, particularly those with experience in managing pension funds for public or private sector clients. It is well-suited for businesses that can demonstrate relevant experience, possess the necessary regulatory registrations, and meet the quality criteria outlined in the tender documents. Companies capable of providing innovative solutions and guarantees of performance will be particularly competitive as the Council seeks to engage a long-term partner, with options for contract extensions over a total period of up to five years.

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Notice Title

Mutil Asset Fund Manager

Notice Description

Pension fund manager

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a mutli asset fund manager

Renewal: Option to extend the contract for up to a further 48 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000595618
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366661
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract 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

66131100 - Pension investment services

66141000 - Pension fund management services

66520000 - Pension services

66523000 - Pension fund consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
margaret.grigor@highland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1349886606

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5BX
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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