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title: "SYPA - Appointment of Independent Financial Adviser"
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buyer: "SOUTH YORKSHIRE PENSIONS AUTHORITY"
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# SYPA - Appointment of Independent Financial Adviser

Buyer: SOUTH YORKSHIRE PENSIONS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb646ad9-d3ac-48e2-a431-e68178c3d30d

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## Summary

South Yorkshire Pensions Authority (SYPA) has concluded the procurement process for appointing an Independent Financial Adviser to oversee the South Yorkshire Pension Fund, valued at over £11bn. This tender falls under the Financial and insurance services industry category (CPV 66000000), with specific focus on Pension investment services (CPV 66131100). The process began with an open procedure and is now at the award stage. The procurement period started on 1st October 2024 and will extend until 30th September 2034. The final contract value is £280,000, and the selected independent adviser is Jonathan Hunt.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in pension investment advisory services. The open procurement method ensured a competitive and transparent process, providing a robust chance for qualified small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate. Businesses with a solid track record in financial advisory services would find this contract lucrative, given the substantial monetary value and the long-term engagement with SYPA, a reputable public body. The contract, covering diverse geographical locations from the UK to other international regions, offers potential for expanding business footprints.

## Notice

South Yorkshire Pensions Authority is the public body responsible for the stewardship of the PS11bn+ South Yorkshire Pension Fund which is part of the Local Government Pension Scheme. The Authority is now seeking to appoint an independent investment adviser to the Authority to take up the role with effect from December 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f24130f7-5a36-4452-991e-4e7cb9951507 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £280,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH YORKSHIRE PENSIONS AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S71 1HG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Barnsley North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JONATHAN HUNT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services
- 66131100 - Pension investment services

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2024 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f24130f7-5a36-4452-991e-4e7cb9951507

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f24130f7-5a36-4452-991e-4e7cb9951507
  6th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=84999&B=SYPA
  Application documentation
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104506
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sypensions.org.uk/

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