--- title: "Investment Order Management System - Lothian Pension Fund (LPF)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0679cb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0679cb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0679cb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0679cb.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-31" --- # Investment Order Management System - Lothian Pension Fund (LPF) Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0679cb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0679cb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0679cb.json) ## Summary The City of Edinburgh Council is issuing a public procurement tender for an Investment Order Management System (OMS), acting on behalf of the Lothian Pension Fund (LPF) within the Local Government Pension Scheme in Scotland. This tender falls under the industry category of specific software packages and aims to establish a single solution for managing LPF's investment operations with stringent financial regulations. The tender is currently at the competitive dialogue stage, with key deadlines including the submission period ending on 1st May 2026 and an invitation date for the second stage on 15th May 2026. The location for delivery is Edinburgh, with electronic submissions being accepted to facilitate timely responses. This procurement process represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in financial software solutions to engage with a regional authority and secure a long-term contract. Businesses capable of providing a sophisticated, automated Order Management System will find this tender particularly lucrative, as the contract spans up to ten years with potential extensions. Ideal candidates are those with robust financial systems expertise and experience with regulatory compliance, particularly within the framework overseen by the Financial Conduct Authority. Additionally, thriving in such engagements could bolster a software provider's credibility and expand its portfolio in the local government financial sector. The project scope demands a prime contractor, eliminating sub-contracting opportunities, thus catering to businesses seeking direct engagements with high-value operations. ## Notice The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) is administering authority of the Lothian Pension Fund (LPF). Lothian Pension Fund (LPF) is seeking to establish a new contract for an Order Management System (OMS). The OMS is an ongoing requirement to support the investment of the listed assets of Lothian Pension Fund under internal management or under the management of Lothian Pension Fund's subsidiary company, LPFI Limited. This service is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and as such an automated Order Management System is required. This procurement process will be competitive dialogue process in line with Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 31. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) is the administering authority of Lothian Pension Fund (LPF). LPF requires a new contract for an Order Management System (OMS). The OMS is an ongoing requirement to support the investment of LPF assets under internal management and the client assets under the management of LPF's subsidiary company, LPFI Limited. Without the functionality of an OMS, LPF and LPFI are exposed to greater risk of trading errors, regulatory breaches and reduced efficiency, all of which may also impair investment performance. LPFI provides investment management services to external clients. This service is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the strong control environment and operational resilience required under this regulatory oversight increases the need for an automated Order Management System. The system must maintain availability based on a 24/7 working week. The requirement will be for the supplier to be able to implement the new solution within 6 months of the contract award including connectivity to LPF's custodian, Northern Trust. Additional information: Failure to complete both the online SPD and the attached Selection Questionnaire may result in the bid being rejected as non-compliant. Renewal: The contract shall run for a period of five years with the option to extend for a three-year period and a further 24-month period from the contract start date. Total 10 years including extension periods, which are at the sole discretion of the Council. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029916-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 1 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Between 4 to 10 years time | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH8 8BG | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48100000 - Industry specific software package - 48411000 - Investment management software package - 48441000 - Financial analysis software package - 48442000 - Financial systems software package ## Release History - 31 Mar 2026 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029916-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826734 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=826734 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=826734 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00290 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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