---
title: "Award of Engagement and Voting Services using Further Competition CT1655"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000812184"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000812184.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-21"
---

# Award of Engagement and Voting Services using Further Competition CT1655

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000812184

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## Summary

The procurement process revolves around The City of Edinburgh Council, which sought services titled "Award of Engagement and Voting Services using Further Competition CT1655." This falls under the services category within the financial and insurance services industry. The procurement aimed to appoint a supplier for Lothian Pension Fund, Falkirk Council Pension Fund, and Fife Pension Fund, with activities taking place in Edinburgh, at the start of the tender period on 7th January 2026. This process has reached the award stage as of 21st July 2026, where Hermes Equity Ownership Services Limited has been awarded the contract, valued at GBP 630,000. The procurement utilised the National LGPS Framework, ensuring prompt payment clauses throughout the supply chain.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in financial and insurance services, particularly those experienced in pension fund stewardship and engagement services. Organisations with capabilities in providing Voting and Engagement Services under defined frameworks, and who can assure compliance with prompt payment stipulations across their subcontractors, will find this tender attractive. The requirement for continuous performance monitoring offers potential growth for businesses experienced in delivering meticulous reporting and evidence to public sector clients. Competing in such tenders can enhance business portfolios and credence within public procurement frameworks.

## Notice

Lothian Pension Fund, Falkirk Council Pension Fund and Fife Pension Fund wish to appoint a Supplier to provide services under Lot 3 - Voting and Engagement Services of the National LGPS Framework for Stewardship Services (NCCT42176).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560605 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £630,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 7AU |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | CRAIGFORTH CONSULTANCY AND RESEARCH; HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT; HERMES EQUITY OWNERSHIP SERVICES; INSIGHT DIRECT (UK; UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2026 at 16:16 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560605

## Notice URLs

- http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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