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title: "Greater London Investment Fund - supported by European Regional Development Fund - Fund Managers"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-842ff605-6af2-4449-b5a1-bddd30c47f77"
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# Greater London Investment Fund - supported by European Regional Development Fund - Fund Managers

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-842ff605-6af2-4449-b5a1-bddd30c47f77

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## Summary

The Greater London Investment Fund, supported by the European Regional Development Fund, is being procured by Transport for London. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, having been published on 27 March 2018, with submissions due by 21 May 2018. The fund, valued at £13.1 million, is aimed at financial and insurance services, specifically targeting organisations that can manage a £100 million Fund of Funds intended for SMEs based in London. The contract period will commence on 1 July 2018 and run until 30 June 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the financial sector, particularly those specialising in fund management and investment services. Companies that are FCA-authorised and possess experience in managing funds or providing financial services to SMEs will be particularly well positioned to compete. The sub-funds include various focuses, such as early-stage ventures and loan funds, thereby catering to a range of investment capabilities and strategies that can drive growth for participating firms.

## Notice

Funding London (The Authority) is seeking FCA-authorised fund management organisations to enter into Limited Partnership Agreements (LPA) in order to manage and invest the capital of a new PS100m Fund of Funds that will be invested in four sub-funds for SME's who's core activities are based in London Fund 1 (Lot 1): a PS45m Early Stage Venture and Circular Economy Fund. (PS14m ring fenced for Circular Economy) Fund 2 (Lot 2): a PS25m Loan Fund (small loans focus) Fund 3 (Lot 3): a PS25m Loan Fund (larger loans focus) Fund 4 (Lot 4): a PS5m Micro Loan Fund

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/513f9620-8624-43d9-9545-1eb623167426 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,100,000 |
| 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 | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0BD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2018 at 15:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/513f9620-8624-43d9-9545-1eb623167426
- 27 Mar 2018 at 16:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/513f9620-8624-43d9-9545-1eb623167426
- 27 Mar 2018 at 16:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/513f9620-8624-43d9-9545-1eb623167426

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/513f9620-8624-43d9-9545-1eb623167426
  30th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0e3cb403-d531-e811-80eb-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- https://tfl.gov.uk

## Provenance

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