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Strategic Financial Resilience Review

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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05 Feb 2026 at 12:02

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council has initiated a contracting process titled "Strategic Financial Resilience Review", under the industry category of services with a focus on financial consultancy. Located in Leeds, this procurement pertains to a comprehensive financial review aimed at enhancing the Council's strategic financial resilience. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract having been awarded as of 27th January 2026, and active until 31st March 2026. The process utilized the direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition, reflecting its tailored and streamlined approach.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the financial consultancy sector due to its strategic importance for public authorities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those specialising in financial analysis and consultancy, can find opportunities to leverage their expertise and enter the public sector market. The award to CIPFA Business Limited, an SME based in London, underscores the Council’s commitment to engaging specialised service providers capable of delivering high-quality financial oversight and consultancy. Interested businesses could benefit from assessing similar tenders to enhance their public sector partnerships and gain valuable insights into government procurement practices.

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Notice Title

Strategic Financial Resilience Review

Notice Description

The contract will deliver a comprehensive financial review for the Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0648c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010409-2026
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
£59,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 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
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpu@leeds.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIPFA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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