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Transparency notice for direct award contract to Grant Thorton as follow up work on previous contract

WLGA

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02 Jul 2026 at 12:58

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) focuses on awarding a contract to Grant Thornton UK LLP for the implementation and piloting of guidance on capital projects in local government and the wider public sector. The project takes place in Wales, under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement stage is complete with the award notice published on 2nd July 2026, and the contract period set from 15th July to 20th November 2026. The procurement method used was a direct award, considered below the threshold and without competition, specifically targeting support to one council in Wales.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business development, particularly for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to capital project delivery in public sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in research and development services stand to benefit greatly from engaging in similar tenders, broadening their market presence in public sector contracts. The project aims to integrate carbon and biodiversity considerations within a business case, offering an innovative niche for businesses experienced in sustainability and environmental considerations in public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transparency notice for direct award contract to Grant Thorton as follow up work on previous contract

Notice Description

Grant Thorton were contracted in 2024 to develop a guidance supporting delivery of capital projects in local government and wider public sector. This contract is a follow up to provide specific support to 1 council in Wales to implement and pilot the guidance against a specific capital project

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c26c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062283-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2026 - 20 Nov 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WLGA
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 5BF
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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