Tender

Investment Order Management System - Lothian Pension Fund (LPF)

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Tender

31 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking proposals through a competitive dialogue process for the establishment of a new contract concerning an Investment Order Management System for the Lothian Pension Fund (LPF). This procurement, currently at the tender stage, is designed to enhance investment operations and management of assets both under LPF and its subsidiary, LPFI Limited, and must comply with Financial Conduct Authority regulations regarding automation and control. The selective procurement method requires electronic submissions, with key deadlines on 1 May 2026 for tender submissions, and the second stage commencing from 15 May 2026. The contract location covers Edinburgh, focusing on goods within CPV classifications relevant to order management systems.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in financial technology solutions, particularly those with robust control environments and operational resilience in financial software systems. Ideally, companies with a proven track record in delivering comprehensive Order Management Systems that integrate seamlessly with existing custodial and IBOR functions will find this contract beneficial for substantial business growth. To qualify, businesses must demonstrate financial stability, a minimum turnover, and possess liability insurance coverage, creating a competitive environment for providers who can ensure high-quality and efficient service delivery over the potential 10-year contract span.

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Notice Title

Investment Order Management System - Lothian Pension Fund (LPF)

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) is administering authority of the Lothian Pension Fund (LPF). Lothian Pension Fund (LPF) is seeking to establish a new contract for an Order Management System (OMS). The OMS is an ongoing requirement to support the investment of the listed assets of Lothian Pension Fund under internal management or under the management of Lothian Pension Fund's subsidiary company, LPFI Limited. This service is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and as such an automated Order Management System is required. This procurement process will be competitive dialogue process in line with Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 31.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) is the administering authority of Lothian Pension Fund (LPF). LPF requires a new contract for an Order Management System (OMS). The OMS is an ongoing requirement to support the investment of LPF assets under internal management and the client assets under the management of LPF's subsidiary company, LPFI Limited. Without the functionality of an OMS, LPF and LPFI are exposed to greater risk of trading errors, regulatory breaches and reduced efficiency, all of which may also impair investment performance. LPFI provides investment management services to external clients. This service is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the strong control environment and operational resilience required under this regulatory oversight increases the need for an automated Order Management System. The system must maintain availability based on a 24/7 working week. The requirement will be for the supplier to be able to implement the new solution within 6 months of the contract award including connectivity to LPF's custodian, Northern Trust.. Failure to complete both the online SPD and the attached Selection Questionnaire may result in the bid being rejected as non-compliant.

Renewal: The contract shall run for a period of five years with the option to extend for a three-year period and a further 24-month period from the contract start date. Total 10 years including extension periods, which are at the sole discretion of the Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826734
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552938
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48411000 - Investment management software package

48441000 - Financial analysis software package

48442000 - Financial systems software package

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Between 4 to 10 years time

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552938
    Investment Order Management System - Lothian Pension Fund (LPF) - The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) is administering authority of the Lothian Pension Fund (LPF). Lothian Pension Fund (LPF) is seeking to establish a new contract for an Order Management System (OMS). The OMS is an ongoing requirement to support the investment of the listed assets of Lothian Pension Fund under internal management or under the management of Lothian Pension Fund's subsidiary company, LPFI Limited. This service is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and as such an automated Order Management System is required. This procurement process will be competitive dialogue process in line with Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 31.

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