Provision of Finance Manager Services for Cernach Housing Association and Drumchapel Housing Co-operative

Drumchapel Housing Co-operative Ltd

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Summary of the contracting process

Drumchapel Housing Co-operative Ltd, in collaboration with Cernach Housing Association Limited, has completed a procurement process for Finance Manager Services. The contract, awarded through an open procedure, is tailored to support financial planning, compliance, and management services across both housing organisations in Glasgow's Drumchapel area. The procurement was managed under the industry category of Housing and Community Amenities and follows the regulatory guidelines for bodies governed by public law. Initially advertised in April 2025, tenders were submitted electronically until June 2025, with the service contract officially starting on 1 July 2025 and covering an initial three-year term with possible extensions. The contract was awarded to fmd financial services ltd on 11 July 2025, with a total contract value of £198,000.

This procurement process presents a valuable business opportunity for companies specialising in financial management services, particularly those with experience in handling complex compliance and planning in the housing sector. Businesses with a strong track record in delivering strategic financial advice and ensuring regulatory compliance could greatly benefit from engaging in similar procurement opportunities. The requirement for financial modelling, budget preparation, and business planning means that SMEs with robust financial service capabilities are well-positioned to compete in this sector, potentially boosting their portfolio and expanding their influence within the public sector. This specific contract also included options for additional call-off services which could further extend the value and scope of the engagement for capable service providers.

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Notice Title

Provision of Finance Manager Services for Cernach Housing Association and Drumchapel Housing Co-operative

Notice Description

Cernach Housing Association and Drumchapel Housing Co-operative are conducting a joint procurement for the provision of Finance Manager Services. The contract will support financial planning, reporting, compliance with regulatory standards, business planning, and treasury management. Although jointly procured, each organisation will enter into a separate contract with the successful provider.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This joint procurement covers the provision of Finance Manager Services to support the financial governance, reporting, business planning, and compliance needs of two Registered Social Landlords based in Drumchapel, Glasgow. The successful provider will deliver strategic and operational financial advice, prepare budgets and forecasts, produce management and statutory accounts, and support regulatory compliance. Although a single procurement exercise is being undertaken, each organisation will enter into a separate contract. The anticipated contract start date is 1 July 2025, with an initial term of three years and options to extend.. This is a regulated procurement conducted using the open procedure. The SPD (Scotland) must be completed online via the PCS portal. The contract will not be divided into lots.

Options: The contract includes the option to instruct additional services on a call-off basis, such as financial modelling, procurement support, value for money exercises, or strategic consultancy.

Renewal: The contract may be extended by up to two further periods of one year each, at the discretion of the Employer and subject to satisfactory performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796224
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534508
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79211110 - Payroll management services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£217,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£217,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£198,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Drumchapel Housing Co-operative Ltd
Additional Buyers

Cernach Housing Association Limited

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G15 7SP
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Drumchapel/Anniesland
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

fmd financial services ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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