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Support to Identify Outcome and Spend Outliers across Cheshire West and Chester Council

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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15 Jul 2026 at 12:15

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Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council recently completed a procurement process titled "Support to Identify Outcome and Spend Outliers across Cheshire West and Chester Council," falling under the industry category of financial consultancy, transaction processing, and clearing-house services. The contract, valued at £99,632, commenced on 14th July 2026 and will conclude on 13th October 2026. This direct award was made to iMPOWER Consulting Ltd, with the award decision published on 15th July 2026. Services are to be delivered in England, aligning with the council's objective to enhance financial oversight within its jurisdiction.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses proficient in financial consultancy and analytics to demonstrate expertise in assessing and managing financial performance. It would benefit firms that specialise in consultancy services with a robust understanding of public sector financial management. Despite the direct procurement approach, future similar opportunities may arise for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative solutions to improve financial insights and efficiencies for councils and similar public organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Support to Identify Outcome and Spend Outliers across Cheshire West and Chester Council

Notice Description

Support to Identify Outcome and Spend Outliers across Cheshire West and Chester Council

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2952ccce-9e5d-4c61-8396-99a88ede1208
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,632 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,632 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 13 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMPOWER CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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