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CIPFA Finance Professional Competency Model

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

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22 Apr 2025 at 16:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Cheshire East Council, a public authority within sub-central government, is centred around the delivery of financial consultancy services. Titled "CIPFA Finance Professional Competency Model", the contract aims to enhance the Finance structure and service offering through a series of workshops and evaluations handled by CIPFA BUSINESS LIMITED. The procurement method employed was direct, falling below the threshold and thus conducted without competition. The process has reached the award stage as of 22nd April 2025, with the contract period spanning from 16th April to 31st October 2025. This initiative primarily targets stakeholders within the UK, specifically in Crewe, under the UKD62 region. The award involves a contract valued at £60,000 allocated for services within the industry category of financial consultancy.

This tender represents significant growth potential for firms specialising in financial consultancy services, as it involves direct involvement in restructuring finance teams and crafting a service offer—allowing suppliers to showcase expertise in competency modelling and strategic financial planning. The opportunities are ideal for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) equipped to provide consultancy on finance competency frameworks and capable of conducting workshops with diverse teams. By participating in such public procurement processes, businesses can expand their portfolio and build relationships with government bodies, potentially leading to further contracts and collaborations within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CIPFA Finance Professional Competency Model

Notice Description

To arrange for CIPFA to review the existing Finance structure and the composition of the teams to inform the most appropriate portfolio of competencies for each level/role type. CIPFA will then run their Competency Model across Finance, produce a series of results and hold workshops with staff and managers. Having completed the work on the Competency Model, to have the option for CIPFA will run a separate series of workshops to inform the development of a Finance Service Offer.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0505ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016352-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementeast@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CREWE
Postcode
CW1 2JZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Crewe Central
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIPFA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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