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Funding Alert Bid Writer

CHESHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY

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26 May 2026 at 10:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire Fire Authority has awarded a contract for "Funding Alert Bid Writer" services, which falls under the business and management consultancy services category. The procurement process was completed through a limited method below the threshold, targeting sub-central government public authorities. The opportunity was announced with the procurement intent initiated on 18 May 2026 and the contract being signed on the same day to GRANT FUNDING SKILLS LIMITED. This contract is set to run until 17 May 2027, with potential renewals for two additional periods of 12 months each, with a total value of £48,600. The service delivery covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in consultancy services, specifically bid writing and support services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in managing public sector funding projects could find this an optimal opportunity to expand their portfolios, given the scope and geographic coverage of the contract. As the service is required by a sub-central government body, organisations experienced in navigating public sector frameworks and providing strategic funding advice would be well-placed to compete effectively in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Funding Alert Bid Writer

Notice Description

Funding Alert Bid Writer Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a2ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048533-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
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
£40,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 17 May 2027 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
CHESHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINSFORD, CHESHIRE
Postcode
CW7 2FQ
Post Town
Crewe
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
Winsford Over & Verdin
Westminster Constituency
Mid Cheshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT FUNDING SKILLS

Further Information

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