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Review Consultant

LUTON COUNCIL

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14 Jul 2025 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has completed a procurement process titled "Review Consultant," aimed at evaluating the financial management effectiveness within its organisation. This contract falls under the business and management consultancy services category, based in the United Kingdom, specifically England. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, with CIPFA Business being the awarded supplier. The process utilised an alternative procurement method, and the tender period concluded on 27th June 2025. The contract period spans from 3rd July 2025 to 31st December 2025, with a total contract value of £71,500.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy, particularly those specialising in organisational assessments and financial management reviews. The contract's suitability criteria indicate a preference for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), suggesting these sectors are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Companies with a strong foothold in business management consultancy can leverage this opportunity to build a track record with a prominent public authority like Luton Council, thereby potentially enhancing their reputation and expanding their market presence.

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Notice Title

Review Consultant

Notice Description

Luton Council is looking to undertake a review of the effectiveness of financial management at Luton Council - A review and analysis of culture, skills and processes across the organisation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-64a2c15b-4d98-43e2-8a82-a9f300ad3d50
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e9d5df9-9625-4ba9-8ad4-9c9b10931328
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£71,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 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
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

(2) CIPFA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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