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Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority Year One Mayoral Investment Fund MVP Phase Support

Cheshire West and Chester Council

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24 Jul 2026 at 12:58

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Council procured project management consultancy services to support the Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority in delivering the first-year minimum viable product phase of its Mayoral Investment Fund. The work supports the fund’s delivery during 2026/27 and relates to strategic investment activity for the combined authority. Delivery is across the UK, with the requirement associated with Cheshire and Warrington. The procurement is for services rather than goods or construction works. The relevant service classification is CPV 72224000, project management consultancy services. The appointed provider is FMK Strategic Consulting Ltd, an SME based in London. Businesses should therefore assess their experience in public-sector project management, investment programme support and working with combined or local authorities.

The procurement is complete and was awarded through a direct procedure below the applicable threshold, without competition, under the legal basis recorded for the process. There was one lot. FMK Strategic Consulting Ltd received the award on 22 February 2026. The contract was signed on 22 February 2026 and has an active status. The contract period is recorded as 22 February 2026 to 22 February 2026. Its value is £30,000 excluding VAT and £36,000 including VAT. The award covers the project management consultancy services supporting the Year One minimum viable product phase of the Mayoral Investment Fund. The selected supplier was awarded the whole requirement, rather than separate awards being made to multiple providers or across multiple lots.

This procurement indicates demand for specialist project management consultancy supporting the early delivery of a public investment fund. Suppliers seeking to compete for comparable work from Cheshire West and Chester Council would need to demonstrate credible capability in structuring and managing minimum viable product or first-phase programmes, coordinating delivery for a combined authority, and providing practical support to an investment-focused public-sector initiative. Relevant experience is likely to include project governance, programme planning, stakeholder coordination, delivery assurance and clear reporting, although the award data does not set out formal qualification or accreditation requirements. The route used here was a below-threshold direct award without competition, so a future competitor would need strong visibility with the relevant public-sector buyer as well as a concise, credible proposition for this specific type of consultancy support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority Year One Mayoral Investment Fund MVP Phase Support

Notice Description

To support the Combined Authority in delivering the Year One 'Minimum Viable Product' phase of the Mayoral Investment Fund during 2026/27.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d32e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070269-2026
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

FMK Strategic Consulting Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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