Award

Financial Due Diligence

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

03 Nov 2025 at 09:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed the procurement process for "Financial Due Diligence" aimed at providing financial consultancy services. This contract, classified under CPV code 66171000, was awarded through a direct procurement method with a focus on direct award. The service pertains to undertaking a financial appraisal and due diligence of a single business grant applicant in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The awarded contract, valued at £94,980, commenced on 13th November 2025 and concluded on 12th January 2026. The procurement award stage was published on 3rd November 2025, designating Grant Thornton UK LLP as the supplier.

This tender offers lucrative business opportunities for firms specialising in financial consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in due diligence and financial evaluations. Although the direct award procurement process may limit opportunities for open competitive bidding, it highlights the potential for established and large-scale consultancy firms to secure contracts directly with government bodies. Businesses possessing the capability to quickly mobilise and deliver detailed financial assessments in line with government procurement requirements will find this opportunity aligns well with their service offerings.

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Notice Title

Financial Due Diligence

Notice Description

Financial appraisal and due diligence of a single business grant applicant.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6d504dab-5535-4505-956e-f341210ed759
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0f7c5bc-3244-4d54-8026-0099dd516781
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£94,980 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£94,980 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2025 - 12 Jan 2026 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
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

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