Decision details

Tri Borough Pension Funds - Global Custody Services

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Reform

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

Mini competition to award supplier of asset servicing to LBHF pension fund though LGPS framework

Decision:

That the Cabinet Member for Finance and Reform agree the recommended procurement strategy outlined in this report, the timetable for the procurement and give authorisation to proceed with using a compliant framework agreement to undertake a mini competition via the National LGPS Framework for Global Custody Services.

 

Reasons for the decision:

The contract has been extended several times since the initial appointment of Northern Trust so for compliance purposes the Council has decided to undertake a competitive process.

 

Alternative options considered:

The recommended route to the market is via the National LGPS Framework for Global Custody Services. This is a compliant route to market in line with the PCR 2015 where the authority is identifiable in the contract notice.

 

Publication date: 22/11/2024

Date of decision: 21/11/2024

Effective from: 28/11/2024

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