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Award

31 Jul 2026 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

Warrington Borough Council has concluded a procurement process for the "Supply of Finance, Commercial and Workforce Support" services, with the focus on specialist consultancy, advisory, and professional support. The process was completed on 27th July 2026, with an award made to CIPFA BUSINESS LIMITED. This procurement, under the industry category of business and management consultancy services, took place in Warrington, part of region UKD61, UK. The procurement method was a direct approach, conducted below the threshold without competition, and the contract period extends until 31st March 2027. The total contract value is £207,000 GBP.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy, particularly those in finance and workforce management services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in business and management consultancy are well-suited to engage with such contracts, given the nature of the services and procurement method. Participating in similar procurements can facilitate business growth by enhancing reputation and experience in working with public sector entities like Warrington Borough Council, which is a sub-central government authority.

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Notice Title

Supply of Finance, Commercial and Workforce Support

Notice Description

Specialist consultancy, advisory and professional support services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d8f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072762-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£207,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 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
WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1UH
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIPFA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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