---
title: "Investment Funds"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069cc7"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-05-20"
---

# Investment Funds

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069cc7

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority, a sub-central government public authority located in Birmingham, UK, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Investment Funds." This procurement involves fund management services for both the Commercial Investment Fund (CIF) and Residential Investment Fund (RIF), along with additional funds as required. The process is using a competitive flexible procedure and aims to appoint a supplier by January 1, 2027, with the contract lasting until December 31, 2031. The successful bidder will manage investment opportunities and existing loan portfolios, aligning with regional economic objectives. Interested parties should note the future notice publication date set for June 10, 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies involved in banking and investment services. The project is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide robust governance, transparency, and operational support tailored to investment management. Businesses looking to expand in the UK investment sector, especially those capable of delivering strategic fund management solutions, would benefit from competing in this procurement process. The emphasis on supporting regional economic objectives aligns with broader organisational goals, offering an encouraging landscape for innovative and strategic investment firms.

## Notice

The provision of Fund Management Services relating to the Commercial Investment Fund (CIF) and Residential Investment Fund (RIF), and other funds as required. The appointed supplier will provide investment management and operational support for the funds, including the identification, assessment, and management of investment opportunities in accordance with investment objectives and governance framework. In addition to supporting new investments, the appointed supplier will assume responsibility for managing the existing CIF and RIF loan portfolio. This procurement seeks to appoint a delivery partner capable of supporting the effective deployment and management of these funds while ensuring robust governance, transparency, and alignment with WMCA's regional economic objectives.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046131-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B19 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66100000 - Banking and investment services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 09:12 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046131-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046131-2026
  20th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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