--- title: "Treasury Management Specialist Advice" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5184d86a-f69c-43e2-80ee-fe5e760e6d55" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5184d86a-f69c-43e2-80ee-fe5e760e6d55" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5184d86a-f69c-43e2-80ee-fe5e760e6d55.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5184d86a-f69c-43e2-80ee-fe5e760e6d55.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-16" --- # Treasury Management Specialist Advice Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5184d86a-f69c-43e2-80ee-fe5e760e6d55 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5184d86a-f69c-43e2-80ee-fe5e760e6d55) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5184d86a-f69c-43e2-80ee-fe5e760e6d55.json) ## Summary Ashford Borough Council has recently completed the award stage of its procurement process for Treasury Management Specialist Advice services, aimed at enhancing their financial strategies and practices. This falls under the Financial and Insurance Services industry category and includes providing investment advice, economic forecasts, and updates on political changes, among other services. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure and awarded to MUFG Corporate Markets Treasury Limited. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and will run until 1st April 2032, with the total award value amounting to £156,100 GBP. The services will support Ashford's financial operations and are based in Ashford, England. This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the financial advisory sector to expand their portfolio. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-suited to engage in such tenders, given the open procurement method that encourages diverse participation. Companies offering specialist advice in treasury management, investment strategy, and economic forecasting can find ample avenues for growth, as involvement in such contracts can position a firm as a key player in public sector financial management. The project duration and scope ensure sustained engagement, making it a significant prospect for businesses looking to reinforce their market presence locally. ## Notice TREASURY/25/1 Ashford Borough Council is looking to procure Treasury Management Specialist Advice Services. The services will cover; 4.1.1 providing investment advice; 4.1.2 providing interest rate and economic forecasts and assistance for the formulation of an in house investment strategy; 4.1.3 identify a client manager who will facilitate regular strategy meetings and act as a key point of contact with the Council; 4.1.4 pro active updates on economic and political changes that may require modification to investment strategies; 4.1.5 advice on the Council's Annual Investment Strategy; 4.1.6 advice/alerts on counterparty creditworthiness, including updates on changes in ratings; 4.1.7 provision of suitable Local Authority (LA) treasury templates and advice on maintaining: 4.1.8 determination of and assistance with Prudential Indicators; 4.1.9 provision of advice on preparation of the annual Statement of Accounts with reference to treasury management/ financial instrument items advised by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) Code; 4.1.10 assistance in technical discussions with auditors; 4.1.11 advice on technical issues, capital finance and accounting advice; 4.1.12 at least two places at each of the Tenderer's usual seminars, training courses, workshops and treasury strategy meetings; 4.1.13 capital finance and accounting advice to reflect best practice and changes in statutes, regulations and accounting rules appropriate to a local authority; 4.1.14 advice on leasing; 4.1.15 benchmarking information and analysis quarterly; 4.1.16 practical support in monitoring treasury management performance/practices; 4.1.17 advice on debt management, scheduling, borrowing strategy and movement in Public Works Loan Board (PWLB) rates; 4.1.18 assistance in any technical discussion with internal and external auditors on treasury management/financial instruments and related accounting advice if necessary; 4.1.19 website access to any dedicated area applicable to local authorities. 4.1.20 attendance (virtual or in person) to present to members of the Council (usually annually) to give insight into the Council's Treasury Management Activity. Procurement documentation can be accessed via the Kent Business Portal https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6432652e-01e2-421f-813b-279e92dfd9f1 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Jun 2026 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £245,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £156,100 | | 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 | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | ASHFORD | | Post town | Tonbridge | | Postcode | TN23 1HU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Ashford | | Electoral ward | Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Ashford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | MUFG CORPORATE MARKETS TREASURY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66000000 - Financial and insurance services ## Release History - 16 Jun 2026 at 11:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6432652e-01e2-421f-813b-279e92dfd9f1 - 10 Jan 2025 at 16:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55fd09dd-230a-4f55-a96f-9072962590ee ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6432652e-01e2-421f-813b-279e92dfd9f1 16th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55fd09dd-230a-4f55-a96f-9072962590ee 10th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ The tender documents and additional information can be accessed from the Kent Business Portal. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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