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title: "ESG & RI Consultancy Service (on behalf of ACCESS Pool)"
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buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# ESG & RI Consultancy Service (on behalf of ACCESS Pool)

Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ddc511dd-1282-4265-8aa3-44ae81314b59

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## Summary

The Hampshire County Council, acting on behalf of the ACCESS Pool of LGPS Pension Funds, has recently awarded a contract for ESG and RI Consultancy Services. The contract, worth £204,282 GBP, was awarded to Pensions & Investment Research Consultants Ltd. The procurement involved a call-off from Lot 4 of the National LGPS Framework for Stewardship Services. The tender had a closing date of 5th July 2023. The contract period is set to run from 1st October 2023 to 30th September 2030, providing opportunities for firms specialising in pension fund consultancy services in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for SMEs in the pension fund consultancy sector to expand their business. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. Hampshire County Council, as the buying organisation, identified the need for ESG and Responsible Investment services. Businesses with expertise in this area, especially those located in the South East region, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Key contact for this procurement at Hampshire County Council is Samantha Pullinger, reachable via email at samantha.pullinger@hants.gov.uk or phone at +44 370 779 8816.

## Notice

Hampshire County Council Council, procuring on behalf of the ACCESS Pool of LGPS Pension Funds, undertook a call off from Lot 4 of the National LGPS Framework for Stewardship Services for the provision of ESG and Responsible Investment advice and consultancy services. All eligible suppliers were invited to submit a tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c026620-edb1-4ae7-bbfd-48747ed904b5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £204,282 |
| 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 | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WINCHESTER |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO23 8ZB |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PENSIONS & INVESTMENT RESEARCH CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66523000 - Pension fund consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2023 at 09:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c026620-edb1-4ae7-bbfd-48747ed904b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c026620-edb1-4ae7-bbfd-48747ed904b5
  13th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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