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ClosedStage · preprocurement

HS2

HS2 Hybrid Venture Innovation Fund Manager - Early Engagement

Business ServicesCPV 79212100
ValueValue not published
Deadline18 Oct 2022
Published4 Oct 2022
RegionUK-wide
Timeline
Published 4 Oct 2022ClosedCloses 18 Oct 2022
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The brief

The purpose of this notice is to engage with the market in relation to the HS2 Hybrid Innovation Fund Manager.

HS2 Ltd in partnership with the Department for Transport (DfT) is proposing to establish a "Public-Private Venture Capital Fund" (the "Fund") as a vehicle to invest equity stakes in appropriate new businesses primarily within the UK construction and transport sector, working within the HS2 environment.

The total anticipated Fund value is between £30 - £50m.

The Public investment to the Fund, provided by HS2 Ltd and DfT, is expected to be in the range of 30-50% of the total Fund value, with Private sector investment making up the remainder of the Fund.

In order to manage the Fund, HS2 Ltd is seeking to appoint an independent Fund Manager, to undertake a variety of activities in conjunction with HS2 Ltd and the existing HS2 Innovation Accelerator Programme.

As a pre-requisite, any prospective Fund Manager must be authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to carry out the Services.

Further details can be found in the Market Sounding Briefing and supporting questionnaire (Annex B) which are available on request.

In order to access the documentation please contact Shopna Begum (Shopna.Begum@hs2.org.uk).

HS2 Ltd is requesting feedback from suitable service providers by midday on Tuesday 18th October 2022.

Key requirements

What the supplier must deliver

01

The Public investment to the Fund, provided

The Public investment to the Fund, provided by HS2 Ltd and DfT, is expected to be in the range of 30-50% of the total Fund value, with Private sector investment making up the remainder of the Fund.

02

As a pre-requisite, any prospective Fund Manager

As a pre-requisite, any prospective Fund Manager must be authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to carry out the Services.

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