--- title: "Expert Network Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04bcd1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04bcd1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04bcd1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04bcd1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL WEALTH FUND LIMITED" published: "2024-11-19" --- # Expert Network Services Buyer: NATIONAL WEALTH FUND LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04bcd1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04bcd1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04bcd1.json) ## Summary The National Wealth Fund Limited, based in Leeds, UK, is planning a procurement process for Expert Network Services under the CPV category 79000000, which includes business services such as law, marketing, consulting, and others. This project follows the rebranding of the UK Infrastructure Bank into the National Wealth Fund as announced on 14th October 2024. The procurement, currently in the planning stage, aims to support NWF's due diligence processes relating to equity investments. The procurement stage is specifically focused on a Request for Information (RFI) from potential suppliers, with key dates including the RFI return date by 10th December 2024 and an estimated publication of a contract notice on 1st April 2025. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in expert network services, particularly in sectors like IT delivery and security. The NWF is seeking suppliers capable of offering high-quality, industry-leading expertise to support decision-making in investment opportunities. Businesses with robust service offerings in consulting, recruitment, and IT solutions will find this tender particularly compelling. Engaging in this tender process will not only provide participants with potential business growth but also align them with a prestigious, government-backed institution poised to drive regional and local economic development in the UK. ## Notice The UK Infrastructure Bank became the National Wealth Fund ("NWF"), following the Chancellor's announcement on 14th October 2024. We provide PS27.8bn of finance and partner with the private sector and local government to support projects which help crowd in private investment and drive growth across the UK. We are wholly owned and backed by HM Treasury, but operationally independent. Our investments must meet our triple bottom line: tackling climate change and driving regional and local economic growth; generating a positive financial return to create an enduring institution; being additional in the market, mobilising private finance. NWF has a future requirement for Expert Network Services to support its due diligence processes, particularly in relation to equity investments being considered. NWF anticipates the Expert Network Services will serve as a useful resource for the Banking & Investment team, enabling them to directly access industry leading expertise when evaluating investment opportunities. NWF wishes to engage with potential suppliers of Expert Network Services to understand the solutions available within the expert network market, focusing on aspects such as service offerings, IT delivery and security related to the expert network platform, as well as contracting. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The scope of this procurement activity involves the issuing of a Request For Information ("RFI") as part of Early Market Engagement ("EME") to potential suppliers in connection with anticipated future formal procurement processes for the supply of Expert Network Services. NWF intends to conduct EME with the market through this Prior Information Notice ("PIN") with a view to sharing information and seeking input from the market to inform and shape current thinking and assist NWF in its future procurement plans and approach for contracting for the supply of Expert Network Services. Additional information: 1) The RFI documentation includes: - a. Instruction document which includes the RFI Questionnaire; and b. Outline Specification associated with the future requirement for the supply of Expert Network Services. 2) NWF is providing potential suppliers in the market with the opportunity to provide input and feedback via the RFI Questionnaire. RFI Questionnaires should be returned by the 10th December 2024 to allow NWF to consider comments in advance of any formal procurement processes. 3) Interested organisations should note that the detailed requirements, procurement strategy and timetable have not been finalised at this stage. NWF will collate and analyse the RFI responses received. Responses may be used to develop and scope the future procurement strategy and process. NWF will make a final decision on the future procurement strategy, timetable, and content of the procurement documentation, having considered the RFI feedback. 4) The RFI documentation can be accessed via the live opportunities list on NWF's Atamis eSourcing Portal in accordance with the instructions below and completed questionnaires must be submitted via the eSourcing Portal. 5) To access the RFI documentation, click on 'View our Live Opportunities' from the home page, available on the following link: https://atamis-3929.my.site.com/s/Welcome. Once you have found the opportunity (via the search function, using the title or reference number), to gain full access to the RFI documentation (including questionnaire), you will need to click on 'Register interest' - this will take you to the log-in page. If you are not already registered on the system, you will need to do so before gaining full access to the documentation and being able to submit your response. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037382-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Nov 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATIONAL WEALTH FUND LIMITED | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS1 4HR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside | | Westminster constituency | Leeds South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## 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 Nov 2024 at 14:26 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037382-2024 - 19 Nov 2024 at 11:04 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037325-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-3929.my.site.com/s/Welcome - https://www.ukib.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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