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External Affairs Consultancy

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

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31 Mar 2026 at 15:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Cheshire West and Chester Council, based in Ellesmere Port, involves the provision of External Affairs Consultancy services for the Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority. Categorised under business and management consultancy services, this contract has reached the award stage, with the finalisation occurring on 31st March 2026. The consultancy services commenced on 10th March 2026 and are set to conclude on 31st May 2026. The tender, structured below the threshold of known regulations, focuses on services within the United Kingdom, specifically in the region UKD.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises and ventures supporting social causes, as evidenced by the involvement of Promodo Ltd, an SME that is both VCSE. The successful supplier will have the chance to enhance its profile by engaging with strategic public authority initiatives facilitated by sub-central government operations. Businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those adept in external affairs and management, are fitting contenders for such contracts, positioning themselves to gain visibility and experience in dynamic regional government projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Affairs Consultancy

Notice Description

External Affairs Consultancy for Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0679f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029982-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 31 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROMODO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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