Tender

Treasury and Leasing Advisory Services

MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Jun 2026 at 11:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Milton Keynes City Council is seeking comprehensive Treasury and Leasing Advisory Services, with the procurement process currently in the tender stage. This project involves the advisory support needed for effective treasury and leasing management, including strategic advice on investments, market intelligence, and technical accounting guidance. Located in Milton Keynes, this tender falls under the category of financial consultancy services. Interested parties should note key dates: the enquiry period ends on 23rd June 2026, with the final tender submission deadline on 30th June 2026. The service is geared towards enhancing value for money through detailed lease financing appraisals and will run from 2nd September 2026 to 1st September 2029, with an option for a two-year extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in corporate finance, financial consultancy, and financial transaction services. It is particularly well-suited for firms with capabilities in providing strategic financial advice and those familiar with technical compliance standards. The open procurement method encourages a wide range of service providers to participate, enabling SMEs with relevant financial expertise to engage with a prominent public sector buyer. The contract value is set at £80,000 with additional lease financing features, offering a substantial business growth avenue for the winning bidder. The focus on quality and price as award criteria suggests competitiveness that could favour well-positioned financial firms keen on expanding their public sector engagement.

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Notice Title

Treasury and Leasing Advisory Services

Notice Description

Milton Keynes City Council requires the provision of comprehensive Treasury and Leasing Advisory Services to support the effective management of its treasury and leasing activities. The service will include strategic advice on investment and borrowing, access to timely and proactive market intelligence, and specialist technical accounting guidance to ensure compliance with relevant standards. The scope will also cover detailed lease financing appraisals to support informed decision-making and value for money, alongside the provision of training to enhance internal capability and governance arrangements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06afa8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053752-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66122000 - Corporate finance and venture capital services

66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 1 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ12 Milton Keynes

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

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