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16 Jul 2026 at 08:38

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed a procurement process for the ESPO Call Off 664_25, focused on Consultancy Services for the Cost of Care. This procurement falls under the Financial Consultancy Services category and is situated in the region of UKE in the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a 'limited' method, meaning it did not involve prior publication of a call for competition, and it was completed on 16 July 2026. The awarded contract, totalling £120,000, was signed on 10 July 2026, with GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX LLP as the appointed supplier.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly large financial consultancy firms, to engage in important municipal projects. The focus on conducting a Cost of Care Exercise underscores a need for companies with expertise in financial evaluation and advisory services. This contract, valued at a significant amount, highlights the potential for growth and visibility for firms capable of delivering high-quality, comprehensive consultancy services to government entities.

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Notice Title

ESPO Call Off 664_25 Consultancy Services - Cost of Care

Notice Description

A supplier to undertake the Cost of Care Exercise

Lot Information

Lot 1

A supplier to undertake the Cost of Care Exercise

Procurement Information

Framework call off by direct awrd

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc74
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067052-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
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
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Contact Phone
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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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX

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