Tender

CA17672 - PolyMAT and University Schools Trust - Independent Advisor for MAT Merger Support

WOOLWICH POLYTECHNIC SCHOOL

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Tender

24 Apr 2026 at 08:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Woolwich Polytechnic School is actively seeking services under the tender titled "CA17672 - PolyMAT and University Schools Trust - Independent Advisor for MAT Merger Support," involving financial management consultancy to assist in a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) merger. Falling under the industry category of financial management consultancy services (CPV code: 79412000), the procurement process is in the tender stage with an open procedure. Interested parties have until 1st May 2026 at 12:00 PM to submit their proposals, with the contract period running from 11th May 2026 through to 31st July 2026. The services will be delivered across a wide range of regions, including the United Kingdom and other specified areas such as British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the financial management consultancy sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to expand and engage with educational institutions at a strategic merger level. Companies that specialise in providing advisory services for organisational mergers would find this opportunity ideal. By participating, they stand to grow their portfolio in consulting services for education sector mergers, which could lead to further engagements. The Woolwich Polytechnic School is the contracting authority, working towards enhancing operational efficiencies through expert advice during educational trust mergers.

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Notice Title

CA17672 - PolyMAT and University Schools Trust - Independent Advisor for MAT Merger Support

Notice Description

PolyMAT and University Schools Trust - Independent Advisor for MAT Merger Support To provide advice for facilitating a proposal To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17672. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17672 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12fff5b3-0d72-4e35-98fc-3970edd9e715
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
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Lots Value
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Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
1 May 20265 days to go
Future Notice Date
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Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOOLWICH POLYTECHNIC SCHOOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE28 8AT
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Greenwich
Electoral Ward
Thamesmead Moorings
Westminster Constituency
Erith and Thamesmead

Further Information

Notice Documents

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