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Financial Advice for MKWRP 2026

MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL

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28 Aug 2025 at 12:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Financial Advice for MKWRP 2026" was conducted by Milton Keynes Council, focusing on the provision of financial consultancy services within the waste programme sector. Categorised under the CPV code 66171000, this procurement falls within the services industry. Located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, the tender progressed through a selective procedure as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is currently in the Award phase, with the contract being awarded on 1 August 2025 and scheduled to run until 31 October 2026. The total value of the contract awarded is £225,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial consultancy, particularly those experienced in waste management projects. The procurement process's selective nature indicates the requirement for specialist expertise, aligning with businesses that have established credentials or are part of pre-existing frameworks. Both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this procurement particularly suited to their capabilities, allowing them to expand their presence within the public sector in the United Kingdom. Grant Thornton UK Advisory & Tax LLP, a large-scale advisory firm, successfully secured the contract, illustrating the potential for growth and visibility this opportunity holds for capable and competitive firms.

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Notice Title

Financial Advice for MKWRP 2026

Notice Description

providing financial consultancy services for waste program

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff1e70f5-01cd-4ef4-a128-97ee4c66b79d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d88062aa-a600-4efb-904d-beebc464f3e2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01908691691

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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