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Financial Improvement Review

COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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05 Aug 2025 at 12:51

Summary of the contracting process

The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract titled "Financial Improvement Review" to KPMG LLP, focused on providing financial consultancy services. This procurement falls under the category of financial consultancy services according to the CPV classification, and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The process reached the award stage on 23rd July 2025, with the contract set to commence on 1st August 2025 and conclude on 31st October 2025. Conducted through a selective procurement method, the contract is a call-off from a framework agreement under the Crown Commercial Service Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) RM6187 Lot 4 - Finance. The contract carries an approximate value of £60,000.

This tender represents opportunities for businesses specialising in financial consultancy services, particularly those with existing mechanisms to engage in framework agreements like MCF3. Although the suitability criteria did not prioritise SMEs or VCSEs, other financially-oriented firms can leverage this awarded contract for similar future opportunities. Participation can establish entities within the public sector, showcasing expertise in handling financial improvements for significant organisations like NHS Trusts. Large consultancies with robust experience in financial advisory services would be especially well-positioned to compete for and secure such consultancy contracts.

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Notice Title

Financial Improvement Review

Notice Description

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have awarded a contract to KPMG LLP to conduct a financial improvement review via Crown Commercial Service Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) RM6187 Lot 4 - Finance. The term of the contract is 12 weeks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-61094616-ce3b-41cf-aeba-96cd574e5f2f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8825c6f-9634-4984-9dcb-9a7e9872c400
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

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Procurement Support
Contact Email
procurement.support@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01915692892

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL3 6HX
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Pierremont
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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