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ESPO Call Off 664_25 Consultancy Services - Cost of Care

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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17 Jul 2026 at 12:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, located in Bradford, UK, has awarded a consultancy services contract for a "Cost of Care Exercise" to GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX LLP. This contract, classified under the industry category of financial consultancy services (CPV code 66171000), pertains to the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The procurement process went through a direct award method, culminating in an active award status on 16 July 2026. The contract's financial scope is valued at £120,000, with a period running from 10 July 2026 to 31 March 2027. Although the procurement process is complete, key dates included the tender period ending on 16 July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for financial consultancy firms, especially those equipped to handle projects in the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are considered suitable for such tenders due to their compliance with set criteria. Engaging in this contract could bolster a firm's portfolio and provide insight into the cost-driven dynamics within public care sectors, enhancing credibility and offering a potential avenue for further governmental collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESPO Call Off 664_25 Consultancy Services - Cost of Care

Notice Description

Cost of Care Exercise

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ade495d3-a092-4976-963c-2ef42fc706b8
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, VCSE
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
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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 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 UK ADVISORY & TAX

Further Information

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