UPN-00618 - Future Places Fund

The West of England Combined Authority

Published: Aug 20, 2026

Updated: Aug 20, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the finance and banking, urban development and housing and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on Housing and Investment. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 1.0 million. Proposals must be submitted before September 15, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the finance and banking sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (WECA) has established the Future Places Fund, a targeted place-based investment fund designed to accelerate sustainable economic growth, unlock housing and regeneration opportunities, and support resilient communities across the West of England. WECA is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced investment adviser to provide strategic and technical investment advisory services in relation to the Fund. The appointed provider will be responsible for advising on investment opportunities, providing recommendations on appropriate funding structures and instruments, supporting investment appraisal and due diligence processes, and overseeing elements of the investment governance and decision-making process. The contract will be awarded to the successful supplier, in accordance with the procurement documents and the requirements set out in the specification.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 20, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 079485-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About The West of England Combined Authority

The West of England Combined Authority has issued 33 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 5 currently open and 16 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Information & Communication Technology, and Education & Training. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: August 20, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £1,000,000 - £1,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 079485-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 15, 2026. You have 26 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by The West of England Combined Authority in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Finance & Banking sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.