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01 Jul 2026 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

Redditch Borough Council, based in England, has conducted a procurement process for treasury management services through a direct award scheme, utilising the ESPO 664_25 framework. The process culminated in the award of a contract to Arlingclose Ltd, a supplier recognised for providing financial consultancy services, under the industry classification code 66171000. This tender process began in the planning stage and reached completion with the award announced on 1st July 2026, following the end of the tender period on 30th May 2026. The contract, active from 1st July 2026, is set to run until 30th July 2028, covering a span of two years.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in financial consultancy, particularly for those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs), reflecting its suitability for them. By engaging in such contracts, businesses can leverage government connections, enhance their service portfolio, and secure steady revenue over the contract period. Firms with expertise in treasury management services stand to benefit significantly from this process, improving their market presence within the public sector domain in England.

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Notice Title

RBC - Treasury Management via ESPO 664_25

Notice Description

RBC - Treasury Management via ESPO 664_25

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7e3748a9-c315-4fb5-b06c-bc7b2e5c2d17
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b884912-257a-49f4-8811-3a69d748e753
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£67,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jul 2028 2-3 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
REDDITCH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
REDDITCH
Postcode
B98 8AH
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Redditch
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Redditch

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARLINGCLOSE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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