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Appointment of Strategic Advisors

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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13 Feb 2026 at 10:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council focuses on appointing strategic advisors to support the implementation of a pay and grading system, as well as modernising job evaluation methods. This contract, classified under financial consultancy services, is valued at £182,449,375. It pertains to the Yorkshire and the Humber region in the United Kingdom, with Oliver Wyman Ltd being awarded the contract. The procurement commenced with a tender and has reached the award stage, with the contract running from 17th November 2025 to 16th November 2027.

This tender presents opportunities for large consultancy firms specialising in financial and strategic advisory within the public sector. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions in pay grading systems and job evaluation will find this contract appealing. While this opportunity is not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, established firms with experience in modernisation projects can leverage their expertise to gain a significant foothold in this sector. The involvement of a prominent buyer like the City of Bradford enhances the potential for expanding influence within local government consultancy services.

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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
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
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
£182,449,375 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£182,449,375 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20253 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
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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