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Unit 4 Finance Implementation

HOUSING 21

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31 Oct 2025 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Unit 4 Finance Implementation" has been completed, with Housing 21 acting as the buying organisation. The organisation is based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, and falls under the public authority - central government category. This tender involved a limited procurement method with limited competition for below threshold contracts, primarily focusing on financial consultancy services. Castlefield Recruitment Limited, a large company based in Manchester, has been awarded the contract. The procurement process reached the award and contract stages, with a significant award date of 31st October 2025. The contract became active the following day, on 1st November 2025, and is set to conclude on 1st April 2026. The services will be delivered across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including areas such as UKC, UKD, UKE, and others.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for companies specialising in financial consultancy services. With the contract value amounting to GBP 90,720 (gross), businesses that can offer innovative solutions and demonstrate expertise in finance implementations can significantly benefit. The procurement method's limited competition indicates a preference for experienced suppliers with a strong track record, making it an ideal opportunity for established firms looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector. Companies with the capacity to serve diverse locations within the UK will also find value in participating in similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Unit 4 Finance Implementation

Notice Description

Unit 4 Finance Implementation project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d79c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069950-2025
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

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
£72,576 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 1-6 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
HOUSING 21
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementteam@housing21.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B16 8TP
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CASTLEFIELD RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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