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Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Voting and Engagement Services" under the title CFM0478, related to the delivery of services for the Fife Pension Fund. This contract was awarded through an open procedure under the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Framework NCCT42176, specifically for Stewardship Services, Lot 3. The procurement process culminated in the award stage, with the contract being signed on 2nd July 2026 and valued at £630,000. This service falls within the industry category of general public services, located in the UK, specifically in the Fife area, region UKM72.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in voting and engagement services, particularly those with capabilities to handle large-scale public sector contracts. Although the contract has been awarded to Federated Hermes, a large-scale supplier, businesses seeking to grow in the public services sector can benefit by aligning with similar projects under collaborative frameworks. Companies adept in providing electronic and international services are particularly well-suited, given the international interest and electronic bid submissions observed in this contract.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CFM0478

Notice Description

Fife Council intends to appoint a contractor to deliver Voting and Engagement Services for the Fife Pension Fund. Edinburgh City Council undertook a collaborative mini-competition on behalf of participating authorities under the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Framework NCCT42176 - Stewardship Services, Lot 3: Voting and Engagement Services. As Fife Council was a named participant in the collaboration agreement, the resulting contract award can now be made to the successful supplier.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Fife Council intends to appoint a contractor to deliver Voting and Engagement Services for the Fife Pension Fund. Edinburgh City Council undertook a collaborative mini-competition on behalf of participating authorities under the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Framework NCCT42176 - Stewardship Services, Lot 3: Voting and Engagement Services. As Fife Council was a named participant in the collaboration agreement, the resulting contract award can now be made to the successful supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836338
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559981
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66122000 - Corporate finance and venture capital services

66141000 - Pension fund management services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20262 weeks 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
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FEDERATED HERMES

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559981
    CFM0478 - Fife Council intends to appoint a contractor to deliver Voting and Engagement Services for the Fife Pension Fund. Edinburgh City Council undertook a collaborative mini-competition on behalf of participating authorities under the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Framework NCCT42176 - Stewardship Services, Lot 3: Voting and Engagement Services. As Fife Council was a named participant in the collaboration agreement, the resulting contract award can now be made to the successful supplier.

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