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10 Jun 2026 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

West Berkshire Council has completed a contract award for Treasury Management Consultancy Services, designed to support the Council's financial strategies in managing risk and optimising returns. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically treasury services, with a CPV code of 66600000. The contract covers the period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028, with an option for extension up to 31 March 2029, and holds a total value of £100,800. The procurement process employed the direct procurement method, classified as below threshold without competition, reflecting a strategic decision to engage ARLINGCLOSE LIMITED, located in Stratford Upon Avon, to deliver these specialised services.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in financial consultancy and treasury management to engage with public sector clients. It demonstrates a case where tailored expertise is crucial for enhancing public financial management frameworks, thereby offering prospects for similar businesses to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure lucrative contracts. Companies equipped to offer innovative financial solutions and compliance with the CIPFA code of practice would be well-suited to pursue comparable tenders, ensuring they are well-positioned for future opportunities in the public sector financial services space.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Treasury Management Consultancy Services

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to procure the services of an external Treasury Management Consultancy to support the Council to prepare Treasury management Strategy to manage financial risk, optimise investment returns and secure cost-effective borrowing whilst ensuring compliance with CIPFA code of Practice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b1fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054805-2026
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

66600000 - Treasury services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£84,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWBURY
Postcode
RG14 5LD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Newbury Central
Westminster Constituency
Newbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARLINGCLOSE

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