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Professional Services Consultants

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

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20 Jan 2026 at 16:59

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry City Council has completed the procurement process for professional consultancy services under the ESPO Consultancy Services framework 664_25. This procurement, identified by tender ID COV22445, pertains to financial consultancy, financial transaction processing, and clearing-house services, classified under CPV code 66170000, with services to be delivered in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 5th December 2025, and is active until 4th December 2029, with the official award notice published on 20th January 2026. The awarded supplier for this contract is Waterman Infrastructure & Environment Limited, a large-scale provider.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities for large, established consultancy firms specialised in financial services. While SMEs and VCSE organisations may not be directly suited for this contract due to its size and selective procurement method, businesses capable of handling extensive financial consultancy projects can significantly benefit and expand their expertise in public sector engagements. The contract value is GBP 13,400,000, suggesting a robust and sustained engagement over the four-year period, potentially enhancing the supplier's portfolio and market credibility in the region.

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Notice Title

Professional Services Consultants

Notice Description

Call-off against ESPO Consultancy Services framework 664_25

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5625b2cc-f1be-4228-ae81-7e15f15a95a4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79e5068f-a011-4eb9-ae45-1e01ccb027cc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,400,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2025 - 4 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5RR
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATERMAN INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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