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West Midlands Combined Authority · Local authority

In brief

West Midlands Combined Authority has announced plans to buy financial services work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 5 years, starting 1 January 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 8 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

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.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 046131-2026

Last time this was bought

CIF/RIF Investment Funds

Awarded
27 April 2026
Value
Not stated, or split across lots
Bids
1

Matched on West Midlands Combined Authority, the type of work and the title. Check the notice to be sure.

About the buyer

West Midlands Combined AuthorityLast 12 months

Procurements

180

Awards

138

Suppliers it has used most for financial services

All tenders and awards from West Midlands Combined Authority

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From notice 046131-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 20 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.