--- title: "FURTHER COMPETITION FOR THE PROVISION OF GENERAL FINANCIAL CONSULTANCY SERVICES UNDER LOT 2d OF ESPO FRAMEWORK 664_21" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5de5507f-0fb5-4938-b0dc-ff601de9b2d4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5de5507f-0fb5-4938-b0dc-ff601de9b2d4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5de5507f-0fb5-4938-b0dc-ff601de9b2d4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5de5507f-0fb5-4938-b0dc-ff601de9b2d4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-05-08" --- # FURTHER COMPETITION FOR THE PROVISION OF GENERAL FINANCIAL CONSULTANCY SERVICES UNDER LOT 2d OF ESPO FRAMEWORK 664_21 Buyer: BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5de5507f-0fb5-4938-b0dc-ff601de9b2d4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5de5507f-0fb5-4938-b0dc-ff601de9b2d4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5de5507f-0fb5-4938-b0dc-ff601de9b2d4.json) ## Summary Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has conducted a procurement process for general financial consultancy services, specifically under Lot 2d of the ESPO Framework 664_21. The procurement, identified by the tender ID "BASTOKE001-DN621020-75532646," is classified under the CPV code 66171000, indicating financial consultancy services. The tender has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Grant Thornton UK Advisory & Tax LLP on 23rd September 2022. The contract, which started on 30th September 2022, will run until 30th September 2026, serving various regions across the United Kingdom, including England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial consultancy services, particularly those based in or expanding to multiple UK regions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this framework suitable, although it is noted as a large-scale project currently executed by a large supplier. Organisations with the expertise to deliver general financial consultancy services can leverage this contract to build partnerships and expand their reach within the public sector, driving growth through broadened service offerings across the UK's diverse regional markets. Continued engagement with frameworks like ESPO allows businesses to stay competitive in public sector procurement. ## Notice FURTHER COMPETITION FOR THE PROVISION OF GENERAL FINANCIAL CONSULTANCY SERVICES UNDER LOT 2d OF ESPO FRAMEWORK 664_21 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c74e8900-49a6-4517-a845-f422c54c783f | | 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 | 8 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Sep 2022 | | Contract period | 29 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £800,000 | | 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 | BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BASINGSTOKE | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG21 4AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ37 North Hampshire | | Local authority | Basingstoke and Deane | | Electoral ward | Eastrop & Grove | | Westminster constituency | Basingstoke | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | GRANT THORNTON; GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66171000 - Financial consultancy services ## Release History - 8 May 2025 at 09:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c74e8900-49a6-4517-a845-f422c54c783f - 8 May 2025 at 09:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/223494ae-f640-495f-92c1-a09659a2b883 - 17 Apr 2025 at 10:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44cb6038-39b0-4607-bffb-997785e894ce - 30 May 2024 at 12:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d0e2dbe-7f47-437a-a175-5c58d0a6f35c - 25 Nov 2022 at 08:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30ce40f7-1c8e-45d3-86f0-43e808cefbbd - 8 Nov 2022 at 14:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/349260e8-813f-4502-ad7e-8836e5c988df - 26 Oct 2022 at 09:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/299e167f-e6cf-43cb-9b58-e5656ad66d08 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c74e8900-49a6-4517-a845-f422c54c783f 8th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/223494ae-f640-495f-92c1-a09659a2b883 8th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44cb6038-39b0-4607-bffb-997785e894ce 17th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d0e2dbe-7f47-437a-a175-5c58d0a6f35c 30th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30ce40f7-1c8e-45d3-86f0-43e808cefbbd 25th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/349260e8-813f-4502-ad7e-8836e5c988df 8th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/299e167f-e6cf-43cb-9b58-e5656ad66d08 26th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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