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Appointment of Strategic Advisors

MERCELL UK LTD

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council seeking strategic advisors to support the implementation of a robust pay and grading system and to modernise the approach to job evaluation. Classified under financial consultancy services, this tender is situated in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage with the contract commencing on 17th November 2025 and concluding on 16th November 2027. The tender was officially awarded on 13th November 2025, and the awarded contract was published on 13th February 2026. This procurement took place under the category of services, with an overall value of approximately £182,449,375. The procurement method was classified as "Other - Other".

This tender presents substantial opportunities for large consultancy firms specialising in financial strategy and evaluation systems. With a significant contract value, it offers growth potential and requires expertise in modern job evaluation and grading systems. Alternatively, businesses skilled in strategic advisory services could harness this tender to expand within the public sector in the UK. Despite not targeting SMEs and VCSEs specifically, it offers high-value engagement for established firms like Oliver Wyman Ltd, which fits the profile of the supplier selected for this contract. The collaboration could enhance credibility, visibility, and experience in large-scale consultancy within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Appointment of Strategic Advisors

Notice Description

To procure support to assist the implementation of a robust pay and grading system and modernisation of approach to job evaluation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ad93d6aa-0660-42a6-a1e5-ec00056baa52
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd0f68ae-ea90-4ffd-baaf-b54a7dcd4eb1
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 - Other
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
£1,824,493 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,824,493 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2027 1-2 years
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
MERCELL UK LTD
Additional Buyers

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

OLIVER WYMAN

Further Information

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