Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority Mayoral Investment Fund Business Case and Appraisal Support

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

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Award

11 Jun 2026 at 16:08

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Council, acting on behalf of the Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority, has completed the procurement process for consultancy support on the Mayoral Investment Fund's business case and appraisal. The contract, titled "Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority Mayoral Investment Fund Business Case and Appraisal Support," falls under the services category and includes infrastructure works consultancy services. Cheshire West and Chester Council is the buying organisation, based in Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom. The procurement was a direct method, conducted below the threshold without competition, and the tender stage is now complete. The award date was 11th June 2026, with the contract period running from 11th June to 31st July 2026, and a possible extension until 30th December 2026.

This tender offers growth opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in infrastructure and business case development. The service's nature suits SMEs, like AMION CONSULTING LIMITED from Liverpool, which has been awarded the contract. Firms skilled in creating approval criteria, writing compliant business cases, and providing impartial recommendations can find opportunities in such tenders. The project spans multiple regions, including UKC and UKD, among others, highlighting the wide geographic reach and potential impact on regional businesses. This procurement is an excellent chance for firms looking to extend their consultancy services across diverse regional projects within the UK.

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Notice Title

Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority Mayoral Investment Fund Business Case and Appraisal Support

Notice Description

Cheshire West and Chester, on behalf of Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority is seeking to commission consultancy support to : 1. Create transparent approval criteria and methodology for use of Year One Mayoral Investment Fund to support decision making of the CWCA Investment Committee and Board to inform decision making for use of in Year One. 2. Prepare and write compliant Business Cases in line with the approved LAF and emerging consensus on the three programmes of work. 3. Provide an impartial recommendation report to the Investment Committee and s73 Officer in regard to the three broad programmes of activity and all component projects within each programme. 4. The CA may wish to extend the contract across the financial year for consultancy support relating to future use of MIF and business case development.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b37c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055438-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,783 Under £100K

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 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

AMION CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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