Finance related professional services - Projects and Commercial Accounting

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jun 2026 at 11:51

Award

11 Jun 2026 at 11:46

Award

11 Jun 2026 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has conducted a procurement process titled "Finance related professional services - Projects and Commercial Accounting," with a focus on providing specialist financial and commercial advice on major projects and commercial accounting. The process, falling under the services category, was carried out using a direct procurement method without competition due to below-threshold constraints. This contract spans from 11th June 2026 to 31st March 2027, and was awarded to CALDERSTONES CONSULTING LTD. The process encapsulates the region of UKE41 in Bradford, United Kingdom, and falls under the legal framework defined by the UKPGA 2023/54.

This contract offers significant opportunities for growth to businesses, particularly those in the accounting and financial consultancy sectors. The contract's specificity suggests it is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) such as CALDERSTONES CONSULTING LTD, which has already been awarded the contract. Businesses that provide accounting services and financial management consultancy will find themselves well aligned with the project's requirements, allowing them to leverage such opportunities to expand their portfolio and deepen their expertise in managing projects related to public sector accounting.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Finance related professional services - Projects and Commercial Accounting

Notice Description

Specialist financial and commercial advice on major projects and commercial accounting.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b2d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055184-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

79211000 - Accounting services

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 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
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CALDERSTONES CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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