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Investment strategy & deep dives

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

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05 Jan 2022 at 10:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Merton has completed a public procurement process for the project titled "Investment strategy & deep dives", which falls under the financial consultancy services category. The procurement commenced with the tender period that ended on 19th November 2021, and the awarded contract, worth £286,418, commenced on 5th January 2022 and will conclude on 5th January 2023. This initiative aimed to develop a four to five-year investment strategy and included an analysis of best practices in local government.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses engaged in financial consultancy and related services, particularly those with experience in developing strategic investments for local authorities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this procurement suitable, thereby allowing them to leverage their expertise in local government projects and contribute to the strategic planning efforts of councils like Merton. Winning such contracts can also enhance credibility and expand market reach within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Investment strategy & deep dives

Notice Description

** THIS OPPORTUNITY HAS CLOSED AND A CONTRACT AWARDED ** The council commissioned a strategic partner to develop: - a four to five year investment strategy and plan bringing together council and external funding, (as well as property and assets); - a programme of 'deep dives' based on an a comparative analysis of the best in local government, to assess the art of the possible.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dc6239a9-6ddf-4202-8ed7-fbc0ecf32ee6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc9d2689-f91a-4613-8af0-f971691da251
Current Stage
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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
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£286,418 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£286,418 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2022 - 5 Jan 2023 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORDEN
Postcode
SM4 5DX
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Merton
Electoral Ward
Merton Park
Westminster Constituency
Wimbledon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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