Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority Scoping of an Independent Review and Building the Strategic Framework

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

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16 Jun 2026 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority Scoping of an Independent Review and Building the Strategic Framework" was managed by Cheshire West and Chester Council, located in Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the business and management consultancy services industry category and involved a direct award process without competition, as it was below the threshold. This contract aimed to deliver a comprehensive brief for an independent economic review of the Cheshire and Warrington area, with the expected commissioning ready by June 2026. The contract was awarded on 23rd April 2026, with an active period from 1st May 2026 to 30th May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in business and management consultancy services. By successfully delivering on such projects, businesses can enhance their reputation and credentials within the public sector. Companies similar to POLYGON PLACE STRATEGY LTD, which was awarded the contract, would be well-suited to compete for this type of procurement. Engaging in projects like these allows businesses to contribute to regional economic planning and civic development, offering avenues to expand their portfolio and expertise in working with public authorities.

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Notice Title

Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority Scoping of an Independent Review and Building the Strategic Framework

Notice Description

* Deliver a well-evidenced, tightly scoped brief for an independent economic review of Cheshire and Warrington, ready to commission by June 2026. * Produce working-draft outputs that will feed directly into the brief and the wider strategic programme: a map of the existing strategic landscape across Cheshire and Warrington and a comparative review of selected other Combined Authorities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b658
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056824-2026
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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 May 2026 30 days
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

POLYGON PLACE STRATEGY

Further Information

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