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Investment Adviser

General Medical Council (GMC)

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: General Medical Council (GMC)

Buyer Address: 3 Hardman Street, Manchester, UKD33, M3 3AW, United Kingdom

Contact Email: gmctenders@gmc-uk.org

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
400000.0 GBP
Gross: 480000 GBP
Published
07 Jan 2026, 12:56
Deadline
11 Feb 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79220000 - Fiscal services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The services sought under the contract are:  Design of, and advice on, the suitability of investment strategies.  Assistance with the selection of investment managers to implement the chosen investment strategy, including the co-ordination of the transition of assets.  Reporting on the development of the investment strategy.  Reporting on investment manager performance, any organisational developments, and their ongoing suitability.  Reviews and drafting of (or input to) investment policy documents, including provision of updates on relevant developments (e.g. Charity Commission guidance, UK Stewardship Code, or evolving ESG frameworks) to ensure the investment policy statement remains compliant and fit for purpose.  Advice on responsible or sustainable investment policies and their implementation.  Support negotiating fees with investment managers and reviewing agreements from an investment point of view, including fee benchmarking of investment manager and custodian fees.  Ability to deliver training sessions for Committee members, particularly around ESG developments, stewardship, and regulatory changes.  Ability to scenario model and stress test the investment strategy under different market conditions.  Ability to review strategic asset allocation and impact on risk and return.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001055-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: Services within scope of the specification but outside of the core services, paid on a time and materials basis

Lot 1 Value: GBP 400,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 480,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-05-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2031-04-30T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Capability (28%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Approach (17.5%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Knowledge and experience (17.5%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Account management (7%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): price (18%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Terms and conditions (2%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social value (10%)

Documents

Document Description: Invitation to tender

Document Description: Terms and conditions

Document Description: Raising concerns policy

Document Description: Guide to submitting a tender to GMC

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Raw Notice JSON

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