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title: "Financial Consultancy"
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buyer: "WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-03"
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# Financial Consultancy

Buyer: WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-51829681-04d6-4594-aadb-3184a4f33626

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## Summary

Worcester City Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of financial consultancy services, awarding the contract to Grant Thornton UK LLP. This process, falling under the industry category of Financial and Insurance Services (CPV 66000000), was executed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract, valued at £27,000, is intended to support the Council's technical accounting needs in line with the 2025/26 Code of Practice on Local Authority Accounting. The contract commenced on 5th January 2026 and will conclude by 31st March 2026, covering services delivered in the West Midlands region, United Kingdom. The procurement was finalised and published on 3rd February 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in financial consultancy, especially those experienced in local government accounting standards. While the current contract has been awarded, similar tenders in the future could benefit small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing specialised financial and accounting expertise. The involvement in such contracts enhances the service portfolio of businesses and increases their visibility and competitiveness in public sector procurements. Establishing relationships with local councils like Worcester City Council can lead to repeat business opportunities and bolster a company's reputation within the financial services industry.

## Notice

Worcester City Council require technical accounting support with financial reporting for 12 months. This will be delivered in accordance with the 2025/26 Code of Practice on Local Authority Accounting in The United Kingdom (the Code).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e968cd53-60d6-4160-8e78-8ea566722fb8 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,000 |
| 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 | WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WORCESTER |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR1 2EY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Cathedral |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2026 at 08:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e968cd53-60d6-4160-8e78-8ea566722fb8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e968cd53-60d6-4160-8e78-8ea566722fb8
  3rd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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