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title: "Enterprise M3 Fund Management"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-02-26"
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# Enterprise M3 Fund Management

Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c33f51a2-e114-4f27-9570-b1704b3d1690

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Enterprise M3 Fund Management" is being undertaken by Hampshire County Council, with the aim of securing a qualified supplier to oversee the fund management contract and administer various financial funds including loans and equity. This tender is categorised under banking and investment services, with the procurement method being an open procedure above the threshold. The tender period is set to conclude on 5th March 2018, and the contract is expected to commence on 18th June 2018, running until 17th June 2021. The relevant delivery address is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the financial services sector, particularly those with expertise in fund management, investment banking, and financial administration. Suitable applicants include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate their ability to manage and administer complex funding arrangements. By successfully bidding for this contract, businesses could not only secure a long-term partnership with a local enterprise partnership but also contribute to economic growth initiatives in the region.

## Notice

Enterprise M3 LEP is looking to procure a suitably qualified supplier to manage the Fund Management contract and administer loan, equity and short-term trade finance funds. Enterprise M3 is a business-led local enterprise partnership, one of 38 in England, which is working to secure economic growth at the sub-national level. The LEP brings together leaders from the business, public and not-for-profit sectors and provides the vision, knowledge and strategic leadership needed to drive sustainable private sector growth. Since July 2014, Enterprise M3 has operated a loan and equity fund known as the Enterprise M3 Funding Escalator which was funded through the Enterprise M3 Growing Enterprise Fund. The investment period for the Funding Escalator comes to an end in June 2018 and Enterprise M3 are currently looking to secure a provider who can administer a larger and more complex fund from June 2018 onwards and enter into the Enterprise M3 the Fund Management contract for that purpose. No further information is available at present. You are however able to express your interest in the project via the In-Tend website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire, and locating this prior information notice, in the tenders tab, then Current and scroll down to the project. Once the tender is live (mid January 2018), you will receive notification to view the tender documentation. 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/b1892b82-1904-45e0-9121-77ab282f009a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Jun 2018 - 17 Jun 2021 |
| 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 8UL |
| 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

- 66100000 - Banking and investment services
- 66120000 - Investment banking services and related services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2018 at 11:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1892b82-1904-45e0-9121-77ab282f009a
- 30 Jan 2018 at 10:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1892b82-1904-45e0-9121-77ab282f009a
- 30 Jan 2018 at 10:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1892b82-1904-45e0-9121-77ab282f009a
- 19 Jan 2018 at 10:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1892b82-1904-45e0-9121-77ab282f009a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1892b82-1904-45e0-9121-77ab282f009a
  26th February 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

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