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Provision of Engagement and Voting Services (Pension Fund)

FALKIRK COUNCIL

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14 Jul 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Falkirk Council, located in Larbert (region UKM76), has concluded a contracting process for the provision of Engagement and Voting Services related to its Pension Fund. The procurement, under process ID "JUL560059", was part of a collaborative effort involving Edinburgh City Council and Fife Council. The tender was categorized under the industry of General Public Services and took place in the services procurement category. This award, dated 14th July 2026, marks the completion of the contract stage without prior publication, as it was conducted under a limited procurement method, consistent with the National LGPS Framework Agreement NCCT42176. The contract award, valued at £630,000, has been signed with Federated Hermes, and the initial call-off term concludes on 30th June 2030, with potential extensions up to three additional years.

This contracting process represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in professional services, particularly those adept in handling pension fund engagements and managing stewardship activities. Companies positioned to offer focused expertise in these areas, whether large-scale corporations or emerging SMEs, stand to benefit from participating in such structured collaborations. The framework's compliance requirements and high standards incentivise businesses aiming to reinforce their portfolios within the governmental procurement ecosystem. Such contracts provide a platform for market presence expansion and the possibility of engaging in long-term partnerships with regional authorities such as Falkirk Council and its affiliates.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Engagement and Voting Services (Pension Fund)

Notice Description

Falkirk Council is appointing a contractor to meet its needs as administering authority for the Falkirk Council Pension Fund in relation to Engagement and Voting Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Falkirk Council is appointing a contractor to meet its needs as administering authority for the Falkirk Council Pension Fund in relation to Engagement and Voting Services.

Procurement Information

Edinburgh City Council conducted a collaborative mini-competition CT1655, which included participation from Fife Council, and Falkirk Council. This award is being made in accordance with the outcome of that mini-competition and is fully compliant with the terms and conditions of the National LGPS Framework Agreement NCCT42176 - Stewardship Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837071
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560059
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

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
14 Jul 20262 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FALKIRK 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
LARBERT
Postcode
FK5 4RU
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM76 Falkirk
Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Bonnybridge and Larbert
Westminster Constituency
Alloa and Grangemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FEDERATED HERMES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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