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Independent Cost Check Consultancy, 2025/26 Programme

CITY OF YORK COUNCIL

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05 Feb 2026 at 10:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Independent Cost Check Consultancy, 2025/26 Programme" was conducted by the City of York Council, focusing on the financial consultancy services industry. The project is set in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with RPP Limited being selected as the supplier. This selective procurement was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period running from 3rd February 2026 to 3rd August 2026. The tender's total value is £66,300, and it concluded its tender period on 19th November 2025. The award was published on 5th February 2026.

This opportunity is particularly advantageous for SMEs, as indicated by its suitability preferences, offering substantial business growth for firms specialising in financial consultancy services. Companies with experience in consultancy and a focus on cost-check analysis in regional development projects would find this tender particularly relevant. The project offers a substantial engagement period, allowing businesses to deliver meaningful services and potentially secure further engagements with the City of York Council and similar public sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Cost Check Consultancy, 2025/26 Programme

Notice Description

Y&NYCA therefore wish to procure the services of a consultant to undertake these independent cost checks. The work will entail cost checks for an estimated 28 schemes as set out in Annex 1, though it is acknowledged that a small number of these schemes may not be delivered - Y&NYCA will not require an independent cost check for those discarded or postponed schemes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-949fbeeb-4d07-41f6-858e-2b8b21a7669a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/191d40e2-a39d-42f0-b10d-0f0c0f194c81
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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
£66,300 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2026 - 3 Aug 2026 6-12 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
CITY OF YORK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6GA
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RPP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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