Award

Consultancy Support (CF183)

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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16 Jan 2026 at 11:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Consultancy Support (CF183)" was conducted by the Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council, with the industry category focusing on pension fund consultancy services. The tender, valued at £41,000, was classified under the CPV code 66523000 and was completed through a process marked as "Other". The contract period spanned from 15 December 2025 to 31 March 2026. The procurement stage was at the award phase, with the award published on 16 January 2026. The contract was awarded to Aon Solutions UK Limited, a large scale supplier based in the United Kingdom.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services within the pension fund sector, primarily those with the capacity to handle substantial service contracts. Though SME and VCSE suitability was not indicated, it presents a strategic opening for well-established consultancy firms to engage with public sector contracts. Such engagements can enhance business growth by extending the firm's portfolio in public procurement and strengthening industry credibility, particularly within the UK, aligning with the location of the delivery address.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultancy Support (CF183)

Notice Description

AON

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cce3aa31-cc9f-443f-9627-3b0831247c4a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eaa0c8dd-b7d0-4e59-ae05-a151cd8144ba
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 -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66523000 - Pension fund consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AON SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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