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title: "Financial Advice"
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buyer: "SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL AND WAVENEY DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Financial Advice

Buyer: SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL AND WAVENEY DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4aedfe29-d096-44e8-a768-16358ccbc6f8

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by Suffolk Coastal District Council and Waveney District Council, involved the provision of financial consultancy services under the title "Financial Advice". Located in the East of England, the contracting authority concluded the award stage with Grant Thornton winning the contract. The procurement process took the form of a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, reflecting careful vendor selection. The key phase finalised with a contract award on the 1st of May 2025, covering a service period until the end of August 2025, with the tender period closing on the 4th of April 2025. This contract, valued at £35,272, falls under the services category, offering opportunities within the financial sector.

This tender opens up substantial opportunities for businesses within the financial consultancy sector, especially those that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The engagement with a reputable buyer like the Suffolk Coastal District Council and Waveney District Council provides a reliable growth avenue for businesses seeking to expand their reach into public sector consultancy roles. Organisations with expertise in providing financial advice and those possessing the capability to work within the given timeframe and parameters would be well-suited to benefit from such procurement opportunities, gaining not only financial return but also enhancing their professional credentials and expanding their client portfolio in the East of England region.

## Notice

Contract Awarded - Financial Advice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/341c2ec9-8f04-4252-a727-55ac3d725499 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,272 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,272 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL AND WAVENEY DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOODBRIDGE |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP12 4AU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Woodbridge |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANT THORNTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2025 at 11:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/341c2ec9-8f04-4252-a727-55ac3d725499

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/341c2ec9-8f04-4252-a727-55ac3d725499
  6th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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