NHS Highland and NHS Orkney Health Boards require the provision of Investment Manager Services for their Endowment Funds.

It is anticipated that the scope of the services covered under the contract will include,

- The provision of an Endowments Funds Investment Services for NHS Highland and NHS Orkney.

- The provider shall make recommendations to the Endowment Fund Committees in relation to the most appropriate investment policies in order to achieve the Endowment Fund objectives.

- The Provider shall take into account environmental, social, and governance factors into consideration when considering any investment within the Endowment Fund portfolios.

- It is also expected that the Investment Manager is a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI) and the UK Stewardship Code in this regard.

- The Health Boards require a single Investment Manager to implement the entire mandate