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Award

21 Jul 2026 at 16:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process revolves around The City of Edinburgh Council, which sought services titled "Award of Engagement and Voting Services using Further Competition CT1655." This falls under the services category within the financial and insurance services industry. The procurement aimed to appoint a supplier for Lothian Pension Fund, Falkirk Council Pension Fund, and Fife Pension Fund, with activities taking place in Edinburgh, at the start of the tender period on 7th January 2026. This process has reached the award stage as of 21st July 2026, where Hermes Equity Ownership Services Limited has been awarded the contract, valued at GBP 630,000. The procurement utilised the National LGPS Framework, ensuring prompt payment clauses throughout the supply chain.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in financial and insurance services, particularly those experienced in pension fund stewardship and engagement services. Organisations with capabilities in providing Voting and Engagement Services under defined frameworks, and who can assure compliance with prompt payment stipulations across their subcontractors, will find this tender attractive. The requirement for continuous performance monitoring offers potential growth for businesses experienced in delivering meticulous reporting and evidence to public sector clients. Competing in such tenders can enhance business portfolios and credence within public procurement frameworks.

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Notice Title

Award of Engagement and Voting Services using Further Competition CT1655

Notice Description

Lothian Pension Fund, Falkirk Council Pension Fund and Fife Pension Fund wish to appoint a Supplier to provide services under Lot 3 - Voting and Engagement Services of the National LGPS Framework for Stewardship Services (NCCT42176).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000812184
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560605
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£630,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 7AU
Post Town
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
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

CRAIGFORTH CONSULTANCY AND RESEARCH

HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

HERMES EQUITY OWNERSHIP SERVICES

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE

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