Published date: 30 July 2020

Last edited date: 24 September 2020

This notice was replaced on 16 December 2020

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 16 December 2020)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Banking and investment services - 66100000

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£1,650,000

Procurement reference

RJ/CORP/LCC/19/920

Published date

30 July 2020

Closing date

23 October 2020

Closing time

10am

Contract start date

1 December 2020

Contract end date

31 October 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

The Lancashire Urban Development Fund (LUDF) will provide capital to fill finance gaps for private sector developers that aim to build workspace in Lancashire, operating on the basis of investing in developments to bring forward activity that the market would not otherwise invest in. It is intended that the LUDF will promote economic growth in Lancashire by providing a mechanism to bring forward fit-for-purpose industrial and commercial premises for SME's in Lancashire's priority growth sectors and help to unlock key strategic employment sites to support growth. This tender is for the establishment of a Contract for the provision of Investement Fund Management Services (the Services as set out in the Specification and tender documents) for the LUDF. The appointed Service Provider will be responsible for managing all the affairs of the fund including the making of investment decisions at all stages through to term, disposal or exit/realisation. The Contract will require the Service Provider to agree to the achievement of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to the investment of the funds. As the LUDF is part-funded by ERDF grant funding all investments and Services will be required to be undertaken in accordance with EU rules and regulations, including in a State Aid compliant manner. All of the requirements will be detailed within the Invitation to tender, the Specification and the Contract documentation.


About the buyer

Contact name

Rachel Green

Address

Bow Lane
PRESTON
PR18RL
England

Telephone

01772 535026

Email

rachel.green4@lancashire.gov.uk