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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 11:58

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority Year One Mayoral Investment Fund MVP Phase Support was conducted by Cheshire West and Chester Council. This procurement, under the industry category of project management consultancy services, was carried out to aid the Combined Authority in delivering the initial phase of the Mayoral Investment Fund for the 2026/27 period. The direct procurement method was used, with a 'below threshold - without competition' designation. This process has reached the contract award stage as of 24th July 2026, with FMK Strategic Consulting Ltd. being the successful supplier. The contract commenced on 22nd February 2026 and will be completed within a single day.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in project management consultancy services, especially those interested in engaging with public sector projects. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like FMK Strategic Consulting Ltd., are well-suited to compete in such non-competitive, direct procurement processes where expertise and a strategic consultancy offering can be pivotal. Businesses in close proximity to the region of delivery, specifically within the UKD region, may find additional logistical advantages in fulfilling such contracts and strengthening their local service offerings.

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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
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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 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20265 months ago
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

FMK STRATEGIC CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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