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title: "Investment Manager Research Database - Public Markets"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0561e8"
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# Investment Manager Research Database - Public Markets

Buyer: LGPS CENTRAL LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0561e8

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## Summary

The procurement process for an "Investment Manager Research Database - Public Markets" has been completed by LGPS Central Limited, a public authority operating within the sub-central government sector in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. This tender focused on services related to investment management software and pension fund consultancy across public market asset classes including equities, fixed income, and total return. The award was officially confirmed on December 17, 2025, with the contract commencing from December 1, 2025, and extending until November 30, 2028, with possible renewals extending up to 2032. The procurement followed an open procedure method, supporting the authority's need for comprehensive research reports to facilitate investment strategies. The estimated contract value stands at £252,000.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses specialising in investment management platforms and consultancy services, particularly large enterprises as demonstrated by the success of Aon Investments Limited, the awarded supplier. Businesses with capabilities in providing detailed research and operational due diligence in investment strategies can benefit from such contracts. Companies seeking growth in the public markets can leverage this procurement process to diversify into lucrative pension fund consultancy and investment management software solutions. As participation required registration on LGPS Central's e-tendering site, online engagement is essential for success in similar future tenders.

## Notice

The Authority requires a manager research database/platform that enables the Authority to access full comprehensive research reports, including investment and operational due diligence, into investment strategies across the public market asset classes of equities, fixed income and total return.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x 24 month extensions will be available under this contract dependent on the ongoing requirements of the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083984-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £525,000 |
| Lots value | £525,000 |
| Awards value | £252,000 |
| Contracts value | £252,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LGPS CENTRAL LIMITED |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV1 1LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AON INVESTMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 48411000 - Investment management software package
- 66523000 - Pension fund consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2025 at 15:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083984-2025
- 10 Nov 2025 at 09:38 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072256-2025
- 18 Jul 2025 at 09:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041199-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083984-2025
  17th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072256-2025
  10th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041199-2025
  18th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lgpscentral/
  In order to participate in this procurement, you will need to be registered on the Authority's e-tendering site at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lgpscentral/ . Suppliers only need to register once. Use of the Authority's e-tendering system is free for Tenderers throughout the whole procurement process. Access to the submissions will only be made available to those employees of the Authority/and/or their authorised advisors in respect on this procurement.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aon.com
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lgpscentral/Inordertoparticipateinthisprocurement,youwillneedtoberegisteredontheAuthority'se-tenderingsiteathttps://in-tendhost.co.uk/lgpscentral/.Suppliersonlyneedtoregisteronce.In-TendwillautomaticallyclosedownattheTenderdeadline,evenifitisinthemiddleofreceivinganuploadeddocument.Youmustensureyouleaveyourselfenoughtimetouploadallofyourdocumentsinfull.YourTenderwillnotbeacceptedonethesystemhasclosed.
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.lgpscentral.co.uk/

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