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Consultancy for Financial Aspects of the LGR Business Case

CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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31 Jul 2025 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was carried out by Cheltenham Borough Council for a consultancy project titled "Consultancy for Financial Aspects of the LGR Business Case". This contract falls under the services category, specifically within general management consultancy services, and was conducted through a direct procurement method, which is below threshold and without competition. The process has reached the award and contract stages and is described as complete. Cheltenham, located in the UK region UKK13, served as the location for this procurement. The contract period started on 15 July 2025 and is expected to conclude on 30 November 2025, with the contract being signed shortly before commencement on 14 July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in financial consultancy services. With a gross value of GBP 24,750, the project aims to develop the financial aspects of the LGR business case, including financial savings and implementation costs, which is pivotal in assisting local government reforms in the region. Businesses like VF Consultants Ltd, which has been awarded this project, are well-suited to leverage their expertise in consultancy to secure similar contracts, thereby expanding their market presence and client base within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Consultancy for Financial Aspects of the LGR Business Case

Notice Description

To ensure consistency in methodology and approach, Consultants will assist in developing the Financial Aspects of the LGR Business Case, helping to develop a clear and concise summary of financial savings and implementation costs for the LGR business case, ensuring it addresses all relevant aspects.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056a12
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044699-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,625 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@publicagroup.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELTENHAM
Postcode
GL50 9SA
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
College
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VF CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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