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Financial Advice

SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL AND WAVENEY DISTRICT COUNCIL

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06 Jun 2025 at 11:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Suffolk Coastal District Council and Waveney District Council, involved the provision of financial consultancy services under the title "Financial Advice". Located in the East of England, the contracting authority concluded the award stage with Grant Thornton winning the contract. The procurement process took the form of a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, reflecting careful vendor selection. The key phase finalised with a contract award on the 1st of May 2025, covering a service period until the end of August 2025, with the tender period closing on the 4th of April 2025. This contract, valued at £35,272, falls under the services category, offering opportunities within the financial sector.

This tender opens up substantial opportunities for businesses within the financial consultancy sector, especially those that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The engagement with a reputable buyer like the Suffolk Coastal District Council and Waveney District Council provides a reliable growth avenue for businesses seeking to expand their reach into public sector consultancy roles. Organisations with expertise in providing financial advice and those possessing the capability to work within the given timeframe and parameters would be well-suited to benefit from such procurement opportunities, gaining not only financial return but also enhancing their professional credentials and expanding their client portfolio in the East of England region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Financial Advice

Notice Description

Contract Awarded - Financial Advice

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4aedfe29-d096-44e8-a768-16358ccbc6f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/341c2ec9-8f04-4252-a727-55ac3d725499
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,272 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,272 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 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
SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL AND WAVENEY DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 4AU
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Woodbridge
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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