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Provision of professional services - Financial management processes completion

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Feb 2026 at 16:07

Award

17 Feb 2026 at 15:59

Award

17 Feb 2026 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, acting as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for professional services in financial management procedures with a contract award to CIPFA Business Limited. This procurement falls under the category of financial consultancy services, specifically designed to support the completion of the council's financial management review and associated assessments. The contract commenced on 17th February 2026 and continues through to the end of the year, with services being delivered in Bradford, United Kingdom. The procurement method was direct selection, below the competition threshold, highlighting the necessity for specialised expertise in local government finance which CIPFA uniquely provides.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in financial consultancy, particularly those with a focus on local government finance structures. It demonstrates a demand for skilled intervention in technical and leadership assessments, providing growth potential for industry players capable of offering expert advice and management in this sphere. CIPFA's involvement exemplifies the value placed on comprehensive expertise and reputation, pointing towards business models that emphasize niche specialisation and recognised standing within industry standards as favourable candidates for similar procurement initiatives. The contract value aligns with the scale of work required, underscoring the council's commitment to ensuring robust financial processes are in place.

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Notice Title

Provision of professional services - Financial management processes completion

Notice Description

The Council requires continued professional support to finalise its financial management processes. This extension covers the completion of the financial management review and specialist technical and leadership assessments linked to the finance restructure. CIPFA is being retained due to its unique expertise and nationally recognised role in local government finance, making it the only suitable provider for this work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065664
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014483-2026
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@bradford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIPFA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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