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CIPFA Diagnostic Review

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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19 Nov 2025 at 09:08

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has completed a public procurement process titled "CIPFA Diagnostic Review," focusing on enhancing financial performance across public bodies. The contract, aimed at financial consultancy services, was awarded to CIPFA BUSINESS LIMITED, a supplier based in London, UK. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, classified as below threshold without competition. The contract, identified by ID C1000726, commenced on 1st December 2025 and is set to conclude by 2nd February 2026. The financial consultancy services will be delivered in the UKK23 region, with an overall contract value of £72,000.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for small to medium enterprises specialising in financial consultancy, especially those with capabilities in diagnostic reviews for public sector financial management. Businesses looking to engage with public authorities, like Somerset Council, can leverage contracts like these to establish themselves in the sub-central government sector. Given the direct procurement method used in this case, entities with a strong portfolio in financial consultancy may find similar opportunities by maintaining strategic relationships and showcasing expertise in transforming financial operations in a governmental context.

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Notice Title

CIPFA Diagnostic Review

Notice Description

the FM Model diagnostic review supports public bodies to transform and improve their financial performance. It enables the assessment of the financial management and sustainability of the organisation which is crucial for those organisations that are seeking to transform and to robustly prepare for change in a challenging era.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e3e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075025-2025
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
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 2 Feb 2026 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
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialandprocurement@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIPFA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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