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Financial Services Framework

Manchester City Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jun 2026 at 18:01

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

19 Feb 2026 at 10:54

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Manchester City Council has initiated an open procurement process titled "Financial Services Framework" for the provision of various financial services. The framework is separated into three lots: Financial Advice and Support, Tax Advice, and Audit Services. It is intended to run for a period of three years with a possible extension of one additional year. The procurement method employed is the open procedure, and the industry category is financial and insurance services, with operations centred in the UKD33 region. Key dates include a contract start date of 31st July 2026, with awards announced on 11th June 2026. This framework, designed to include a maximum of eight companies per lot, is aligned with UKPGA regulations from 2023.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies offering financial consultancy, tax advisory, and auditing services. Ideal participants include both large enterprises and small to medium enterprises (SMEs), given the participation statistics show a good mix of both. The open procurement method allows businesses to compete transparently, fostering a competitive environment conducive to innovation and value delivery. By participating in this framework, businesses can potentially secure contracts that enable them to expand their client base and showcase their expertise within the public sector, spanning Manchester and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Financial Services Framework

Notice Description

This is a framework for the provision of financial services to include the following: Lot 1 - Financial Advice and Support, Lot 2 - Tax Advice, Lot 3 - Audit Services. The framework period will be for 3 years with the option to extend for an additional year. Suppliers that meet the conditions of participation and the minimum score threshold will be awarded this framework agreement to a maximum of 8 companies per Lot.

Lot Information

Financial Advice and Support

Renewal: As per section 47 of the Procurement Act 2023, the maximum term for a standard framework will be 4 years. Any extension will be reviewed for the framework period and will be dependent on the supplier(s) ability to maintain tendered offer.

Tax Advisory Services

Renewal: As per section 47 of the Procurement Act 2023, the maximum term for a standard framework will be 4 years. Any extension will be reviewed for the framework period and will be dependent on the supplier(s) ability to maintain tendered offer.

Audit Services

Renewal: As per section 47 of the Procurement Act 2023, the maximum term for a standard framework will be 4 years. Any extension will be reviewed for the framework period and will be dependent on the supplier(s) ability to maintain tendered offer.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0657da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055467-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

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

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,880,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-02-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Manchester City Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 2LA
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD33 Manchester
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

CUBELYNX LIMITED

DOW SCHOFIELD WATTS BUSINESS PLANNING LLP

ERNST & YOUNG LLP

GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX LLP

KPMG LLP

LAVAT Consulting Limited t/a PSTAX

Liverpool University Hospital NHS FT - Trading as MIAA

MUFG CORPORATE MARKETS TREASURY LIMITED

UHY HACKER YOUNG (BIRMINGHAM) LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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