Estimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
3 September 2026
8 days remaining
Published
20 August 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
Cardiff Council is exploring the procurement of a service provider to support the development, issuance and administration of a Local Climate Bond programme. The service would provide an FCA-compliant platform and associated services enabling residents and other investors to lend directly to the Council to support climate and sustainability projects.The Council is investigating whether a Local Climate Bond could provide an additional source of capital financing for projects supporting the One Planet Cardiff Strategy and wider climate emergency objectives.
Contact & helpdesk
Potential investment themes may include renewable energy, energy efficiency, building retrofit, EV infrastructure and other low-carbon projects.The provider may be required to deliver bond structuring and issuance support; FCA compliance and regulatory support; investor onboarding and management; a digital investment platform; marketing and investor communications; administration of interest and repayment schedules; and reporting and performance monitoring.The provider should be capable of operating within relevant FCA requirements, providing a secure digital investment platform, supporting investor due diligence processes, managing subscriptions and allocations, administering repayments, delivering investor reporting and communications, supporting ESG and climate reporting, and producing management information for finance, treasury and audit purposes.To those interested parties, please confirm your interest by emailing us directly at ProfessionalServices@cardiff.gov.uk or Nathan.tucker@cardiff.gov.uk.
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Cardiff Council wants a provider to set up and run a Local Climate Bond platform so residents can lend money for climate projects, handling everything from FCA compliance to investor reporting.
Requirements
- Provider must operate within FCA regulations and be FCA‑compliant
- Secure digital investment platform capable of investor onboarding, due‑diligence, subscription management and allocation
- Ability to administer interest payments, repayment schedules and produce investor statements
- Capability to deliver ESG and climate‑impact reporting for the bond portfolio
- Produce management information for finance, treasury and audit functions
- Experience in bond structuring, issuance support and regulatory advice
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Design and issue a Local Climate Bond for Cardiff Council
- Provide an FCA‑compliant digital platform for investors to subscribe and manage their investments
- Support bond structuring, legal documentation and regulatory filings
- Onboard and verify investors, manage subscriptions, allocations and repayments
- Run marketing, communications and investor relations for the bond programme
- Administer interest calculations, repayment schedules and generate investor statements
- Deliver regular ESG, climate impact and financial performance reports
- Supply management information for the Council’s finance, treasury and audit teams
How to Read This Tender
- 1Check the sections on FCA compliance – this is the regulatory backbone; any provider must prove they meet FCA rules.
- 2Look for details on the digital platform’s security and data‑privacy requirements; these will be key evaluation criteria.
- 3Identify the reporting obligations – the notice lists ESG, climate impact and financial reporting, so be ready to show your reporting capability.
- 4Note the emphasis on investor onboarding and due‑diligence – expect to provide a clear process for KYC/AML checks.
- 5Watch for any mention of commercial terms (e.g., fee structure, performance incentives) in the full tender documents; they often hide in the pricing schedule.
Tips for Small Businesses
- Partner with a fintech or specialist compliance firm to meet FCA requirements without having to build everything in‑house.
- Highlight the social value of helping Cardiff meet its One Planet Cardiff Strategy – many councils award extra points for local climate impact.
- Consider a joint venture or consortium with another SME that can supply the digital platform while you provide the bond structuring expertise.
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Cardiff CouncilKey Dates
Published
20 August 2026
Submission deadline
3 September 2026
Notice type
UK2
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