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Strategic Advice on Property Lease Hold

CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL

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13 Jul 2026 at 11:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Chelmsford City Council aimed to secure strategic advice on its property leasehold interests. The procurement, categorised under 'Financial consultancy services,' reflects the Council's requirement for expert guidance in appraising options for a local retail unit's long leasehold interest. Situated in the East of England, this tender reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 11th June 2026 to GRANT THORNTON UK LLP. The total value of the contract is £250,000, with performance commencing on 8th July 2026 and concluding by 7th October 2026. The procurement process was conducted through a method categorised as "Other - ", indicating a customised approach suitable for this specific need.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in financial consultancy, particularly those with expertise in property advisory services. SMEs, noted for their agility and tailored service offering, would have been well-suited to compete in this tender, given the procurement's suitability criteria. Although GRANT THORNTON UK LLP, a large-scale organisation, was ultimately awarded the contract, such tenders provide a platform for various sized businesses to showcase their strengths and potentially secure growth-enhancing contracts in a competitive market. This highlights the sector's potential for fostering collaboration between public authorities and consultancy firms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic Advice on Property Lease Hold

Notice Description

Chelmsford City Council (CCC) requires the commissioning of advice to appraise options for the Council's long leasehold interest a local retail unit.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc90abf1-8f8a-46aa-b431-791ae1b8e002
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
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2026 - 7 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
CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1JE
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Marconi
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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