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Financial Intelligence Hub

LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Feb 2026 at 16:50

Planning

27 Jan 2026 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves Lichfield District Council on Frog Lane, Lichfield, engaging with LG Futures Ltd to deliver a "Financial Intelligence Hub" service. This falls under the services category, specifically business services including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement was conducted through a limited method below the threshold, with the contract valued at £29,550 and set to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. The tender closed with LG Futures Ltd as the active supplier and covers delivery across various regions in the United Kingdom, including the UK's West Midlands (UKG24), where Lichfield is located.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in financial modelling and metrics, government financial policy analysis, and local government finance consulting. Companies adept in providing financial intelligence services can leverage this contract to expand their market reach, particularly SMEs encouraged to engage during the planning stage. Lichfield District Council sought potential suppliers capable of delivering robust financial analytics, benchmarking, and strategic advice, highlighting a demand for innovative financial solutions that support local government financial strategy and execution across numerous UK regions. Businesses with capabilities in these services are well-placed to utilise such public contracts for significant growth and exposure.

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Notice Title

Financial Intelligence Hub

Notice Description

Financial Intelligence Advice

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/017581-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£29,550 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
26 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LG FUTURES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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