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The Provision of Alternative Investment Fund Manager('AIFM') Services and Administration and Depositary Services

Scottish National Investment Bank

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18 Jun 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish National Investment Bank is inviting tenders for the provision of Alternative Investment Fund Manager (AIFM) services, along with administration and depositary services. This initiative is aimed at launching a small number of UK-domiciled, non-retail unregulated collective investment schemes targeted at institutional investors. The project is aligned with the economic affairs sector and takes place in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with an open procedure being followed. Key dates include a tender end date of 20th July 2026, and the award period commencing on the same day. The estimated contract value, considering optional extensions, is £2.8 million over a total of six years.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in financial management, specifically those experienced with hosted AIFM and associated fund administration services. Ideal candidates are firms with a robust track record in managing institutional investments and the necessary regulatory permissions from the Financial Conduct Authority. The contracted services may lead to substantial growth through regulatory oversight, risk management, and extensive operational infrastructure development required for managing investment funds. Companies with expertise in both fund administration and depositary services, including those equipped to accommodate the complexities of private markets, are well-positioned to compete for this opportunity. With a focus on quality and service delivery management, this contract offers engaging prospects for firms looking to expand their services to high-profile institutional clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Alternative Investment Fund Manager('AIFM') Services and Administration and Depositary Services

Notice Description

The Bank is seeking a Supplier for the Provision of Alternative Investment Fund Manager ('AIFM') services and Administration and Depositary services in relation to the planned launch of a small number of UK-domiciled, non-Retail unregulated collective investment schemes (UCIS) to be privately placed to institutional investors. Depositary Services are only required where relevant to the fund structure. Estimated contract value for initial contract period (4 years) is 1.5m GBP. Including optional extensions (6 years total), the estimated value is 2.8m GBP. This is indicative based on expected fund roll-out and values which is subject to change.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Bank is seeking to appoint a suitably authorised and experienced UK Alternative Investment Fund Manager ("AIFM") to provide a hosted AIFM solution, and associated Fund Administration and Depositary Services (Depositary Services only required where relevant to the fund structure). Under a hosted AIFM model, the appointed provider will be responsible for providing the regulatory permissions, compliance framework and operational infrastructure required to establish and manage investment funds. This includes, but is not limited to, activities relating to regulatory oversight, risk management, compliance, governance and reporting.. Estimated contract value for initial contract period (4 years) is 1.5m GBP. Estimated value including optional extensions (6 years total contract period) is 2.8m GBP. This is indicative based on expected fund roll-out and values which is subject to change.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension periods

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000835049
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558290
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

66100000 - Banking and investment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
5 years

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish National Investment Bank
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 3EG
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
Not specified
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

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