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22 Jul 2026 at 10:19

Summary of the contracting process

North Somerset Council has completed the procurement process for providing Treasury Advisory Services, with a contract that commenced on 1st May 2026 and will run until 30th April 2027, with the possibility of an extension up to 30th April 2028. Located in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, this sub-central government authority sought to secure strategic treasury advice and related services through a direct procurement method, specifically classified as "Below threshold - without competition". The contract, valued at £26,436.00 (excluding VAT), was officially awarded to ARLINGCLOSE LIMITED, a financial consultancy firm based in Stratford Upon Avon, recognised for its expertise in economic forecasting and technical advice, on 30th April 2026.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for financial consultancy firms and SMEs that specialise in treasury management and strategic financial advice, as it involves providing critical support to a substantial public authority. Businesses offering innovative solutions in financial consultancy, particularly those focused on economic forecasting and creditworthiness advice, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The procurement, focused on services, highlights the importance of credible market data and practical technical support, presenting an advantageous prospect for businesses aiming to grow their public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

Treasury Advisory Services

Notice Description

Treasury advisory services including, client advisor contact, strategic treasury advice and economic forecasting, technical advice and practical support, creditworthiness advice, market data updates, and access to a dedicated client area website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d09e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069057-2026
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

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
£26,436 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 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
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE, NORTH SOMERSET
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARLINGCLOSE

Further Information

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