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title: "Strategic Advice on Property Lease Hold"
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# Strategic Advice on Property Lease Hold

Buyer: CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53b7650d-d674-4c5a-9d4e-88a567067df5

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Chelmsford City Council aimed to secure strategic advice on its property leasehold interests. The procurement, categorised under 'Financial consultancy services,' reflects the Council's requirement for expert guidance in appraising options for a local retail unit's long leasehold interest. Situated in the East of England, this tender reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 11th June 2026 to GRANT THORNTON UK LLP. The total value of the contract is £250,000, with performance commencing on 8th July 2026 and concluding by 7th October 2026. The procurement process was conducted through a method categorised as "Other - ", indicating a customised approach suitable for this specific need.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in financial consultancy, particularly those with expertise in property advisory services. SMEs, noted for their agility and tailored service offering, would have been well-suited to compete in this tender, given the procurement's suitability criteria. Although GRANT THORNTON UK LLP, a large-scale organisation, was ultimately awarded the contract, such tenders provide a platform for various sized businesses to showcase their strengths and potentially secure growth-enhancing contracts in a competitive market. This highlights the sector's potential for fostering collaboration between public authorities and consultancy firms.

## Notice

Chelmsford City Council (CCC) requires the commissioning of advice to appraise options for the Council's long leasehold interest a local retail unit.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc90abf1-8f8a-46aa-b431-791ae1b8e002 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2026 - 7 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| 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 | CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1JE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Marconi |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| 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

- 13 Jul 2026 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc90abf1-8f8a-46aa-b431-791ae1b8e002

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc90abf1-8f8a-46aa-b431-791ae1b8e002
  13th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1050226517
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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