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Financial Inclusion Strategy

LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH AND FUHAM

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29 Oct 2025 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham has contracted the Financial Inclusion Centre to develop a Financial Inclusion Strategy and Implementation Plan. The procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically financial management consultancy services, located within London. The process has been completed, with a contract awarded on 21st September 2025, running from 22nd September 2025 to 23rd March 2026. The contract, valued at £35,280 and procured through a limited competition method below the threshold, reflects sub-central government public authority classification.

This tender offers significant business opportunities, particularly for large consultancies with expertise in financial management and the ability to co-produce strategic plans. Businesses involved in consultancy services, especially those focusing on financial inclusion, are well-positioned to engage with similar public sector projects. The completion of this tender demonstrates potential avenues for firms looking to expand their footprint in the London area and collaborate with local government bodies like Hammersmith and Fulham.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Financial Inclusion Strategy

Notice Description

Commissioning Consultancy Service to design and co-produce a Financial Inclusion Strategy, and Implementation Plan, for Hammersmith & Fulham.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d604
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069286-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,280 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Sep 20252 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 23 Mar 2026 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH AND FUHAM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@lbhf.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W6 9JU
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
Electoral Ward
Hammersmith Broadway
Westminster Constituency
Hammersmith and Chiswick

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FINANCIAL INCLUSION CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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