Planning

Investment Manager

  • Abertay University

F01: Prior information notice (reducing time limits for receipt of tenders)

Notice identifier: 2021/S 000-024389

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-02e6b4

Published 1 October 2021, 8:55am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Abertay University

Bell Street

Dundee

DD1 1HG

Email

procurement@abertay.ac.uk

Telephone

+44 1382308995

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.abertay.ac.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00103

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Other type

Higher Education

one.5) Main activity

Education


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Investment Manager

Reference number

AU-PRO-2021-060

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 66100000 - Banking and investment services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

Abertay University is looking for the services of an Investment Manager to manage the long term investment of its assets portfolio.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £180,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 66100000 - Banking and investment services
  • 66120000 - Investment banking services and related services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM71 - Angus and Dundee City
Main site or place of performance

Dundee

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The University requires an Investment Manager to manage it's asset portfolio. The Investment Manager must take into account environmental, social, and governance factors when considering any investment. It is also expected that the Investment Manager is a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI) and the UK Stewardship Code in this regard. Responsible Investment is a key requirement of this provision.

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

8 March 2022

End date

1 April 2025

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

An option to extend will be available for a period(s) of up to 36 months.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

15 November 2021


Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

three.1) Conditions for participation

three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions

Investment Manager is a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI) and the UK Stewardship Code

three.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

three.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

three.2) Conditions related to the contract

three.2.2) Contract performance conditions

the University has a number of investment restrictions in place, including:

No direct investment in companies involved in tobacco production

No direct investment in alcohol producers

No direct investment in companies involved in the production of weapons

No investment in companies known to be involved in any offences as stated within the Modern Slavery Act 2015

The Investment Manager is responsible for ensuring no investments are made with companies involved in the above restricted activities where it can be identified, with their relevant supply chains.

three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract

Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.5) Scheduled date for start of award procedures

9 December 2021


Section six. Complementary information

six.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

six.3) Additional information

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=668875.

(SC Ref:668875)

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Dundee Sheriff Court

6 W Bell St

Dundee

DD1 9AD

Country

United Kingdom