Planning

Financial Intelligence Hub

LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

27 Jan 2026 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

Lichfield District Council, a sub-central government authority, is in the planning stage for a procurement titled "Financial Intelligence Hub". This project focuses on business services in financial management, gathering services such as medium-term financial modelling and analysis of government policy proposals. It covers multiple regions throughout the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, amongst others. The procurement process initiates with preliminary market engagement, inviting potential suppliers to submit an outline of their solutions by 10th February 2026 at procurement@lichfielddc.gov.uk. The contract period for awarded suppliers is set from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with a potential extension to 2029. The total contract value is expected to be £36,000 inclusive of VAT.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in financial consultancy and analysis, especially small and medium-sized enterprises. The procurement targets services like financial metrics, benchmarking, and policy impact assessments, which are pivotal in advising local governments. Businesses with expertise in providing advisory services on Business Rates, Funding Formulae, and Collection Fund models would find this opportunity particularly advantageous. The procurement method involves an open and competitive process, appealing to diverse businesses aiming to partner with local government projects that demand comprehensive financial intelligence and strategic consultancy.

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Notice Title

Financial Intelligence Hub

Notice Description

Lichfield District Council are looking for potential suppliers who would be able to supply the following service: * Medium Term Financial Modelling. * Financial metrics and benchmarking of areas such as unit cost, fees and charges, savings and Council Tax and Business Rates. * Analysis of Government financial policy proposals. * Briefings and events for Local Government Finance. * Business Rates and Funding Formulae analysis. * Collection Fund models, advice and support.

Planning Information

Please provide an outline of your solution to procurement@lichfielddc.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060fc4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007140-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@lichfielddc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS13 6YU
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Stowe
Westminster Constituency
Lichfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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