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title: "Independent Investment Advice to the Durham County Council Pension Fund"
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# Independent Investment Advice to the Durham County Council Pension Fund

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f665e419-719b-45e9-a1f6-40d37d0f08b0

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Durham County Council, seeking independent investment advice for the Durham County Council Pension Fund. This tender is classified under business services, specifically consulting, and has a total value of £80,000. The contract was awarded on 19 February 2019, with the contract period running from 20 February 2019 to 31 March 2020. The initial tender period ended on 14 December 2018, and the services are set to be delivered in the North East region of England.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) offering investment advisory services. Businesses specialising in consulting, law, and finance, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts, would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. Engaging with local authorities like Durham County Council can also pave the way for further collaborations and contracts in the local government sector.

## Notice

Provision of investment advisory services to Durham County Council Pension Fund

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/344a920f-f2c8-4fa4-996d-86e8f6515cb2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MJ HUDSON INVESTMENT ADVISERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2019 at 10:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/344a920f-f2c8-4fa4-996d-86e8f6515cb2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/344a920f-f2c8-4fa4-996d-86e8f6515cb2
  19th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

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