--- title: "Provision of Multi-Asset Credit Mandates for the Hampshire Pension Fund" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-30fa9164-4dbb-4d27-9879-ce1ace2bf89c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-30fa9164-4dbb-4d27-9879-ce1ace2bf89c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-30fa9164-4dbb-4d27-9879-ce1ace2bf89c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-30fa9164-4dbb-4d27-9879-ce1ace2bf89c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2018-06-15" --- # Provision of Multi-Asset Credit Mandates for the Hampshire Pension Fund Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30fa9164-4dbb-4d27-9879-ce1ace2bf89c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-30fa9164-4dbb-4d27-9879-ce1ace2bf89c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-30fa9164-4dbb-4d27-9879-ce1ace2bf89c.json) ## Summary The Hampshire County Council is conducting a tender process for the "Provision of Multi-Asset Credit Mandates for the Hampshire Pension Fund". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically for pension fund management services, and is located in Hampshire, UK. The tender is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 16th July 2018. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st November 2018 and will last for five years, aiming to appoint up to three investment managers to achieve specified investment returns. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the financial services sector, particularly those specialising in investment management and high-yield credit instruments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, as the procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for a wide range of bidders. Companies with expertise in managing multi-asset credit portfolios, particularly those familiar with North American and European corporate debt, stand to benefit greatly from this contract. ## Notice The Hampshire Pension Fund was valued at PS6.6bn at its last financial year end in March 2018 and has a strategic asset allocation to multi-asset credit of 10%, which is a new addition to its investment strategy. The Pension Fund will appoint a maximum of three investment managers to manage the multi-asset credit mandates. The overall mandate objective is to achieve a return of UK 3 month LIBOR plus 3-5% per annum net of fees, over three and five year rolling periods. The mandate should seek to achieve its return objective by investing primarily in a portfolio of high yield fixed and floating rate corporate debt instruments issued by North American and European companies. The Contract will commence on 1st November 2018 and will be for a period of five years. Interested parties should register their interest in the project via the In-Tend website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire, and complete and submit the tender return document together with any supporting information requested by 14.00 hrs on Monday 16th July 2018. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ceb19ef-eacc-4dcf-9c30-42d7a66f0b7b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO23 8UJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | Winchester | | Electoral ward | St Michael | | Westminster constituency | Winchester | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66141000 - Pension fund management services ## Release History - 15 Jun 2018 at 09:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ceb19ef-eacc-4dcf-9c30-42d7a66f0b7b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ceb19ef-eacc-4dcf-9c30-42d7a66f0b7b 15th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Hampshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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