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Merger Due Diligence Support Services

WALSALL HOUSING GROUP LIMITED

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Award

26 May 2026 at 08:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by WALSALL HOUSING GROUP LIMITED, sought merger due diligence support services, focusing on financial, efficiency, pension, and tax strategies. This procurement, under the industry category of financial and insurance services (CPV: 66000000), was located at postal code WS1 1AB, England. The procurement was carried out through a selective method and involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The process reached the award stage on 14th March 2026, with key activities commencing from 1st April 2026 and culminating by 1st August 2026, forming a contract valued at £250,000. KPMG LLP was awarded the contract, affirming their capacity in delivering the required expertise.

This tender represents substantial growth opportunities for large consultancy firms with a focus on merger and acquisition specialties, due diligence, or financial services. Firms with comprehensive expertise in financial analysis, strategic planning for efficiencies, and tax and pension strategies could gain immensely through contracts like this. While it may not be directly suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it opens pathways for large-scale consultancies to establish or strengthen relationships within the public sector and expand their portfolio with potentially high-profile public contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Merger Due Diligence Support Services

Notice Description

To underpin a successful merger, whg requires the support of an experienced consultant that specialises in merger due diligence services to support us with the following; - Financial due diligence. - Efficiencies identification and integration planning. - Pension strategy and plan. - Tax strategy and plan.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68b18aa7-e908-4f8a-ba2e-34974886d222
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bc05d49-bc5a-4605-9e26-5e6131329a95
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

66000000 - Financial and insurance 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
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Aug 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
WALSALL HOUSING GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 1AB
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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