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title: "Appointment of a Supplier for the Provision of specialist financial consultancy services in support of the Shared Services Programme and Local Authority Trading Companies"
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# Appointment of a Supplier for the Provision of specialist financial consultancy services in support of the Shared Services Programme and Local Authority Trading Companies

Buyer: EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73c847ab-9207-45d7-8cef-93d33f09e20f

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## Summary

Epping Forest District Council has completed the procurement process for the appointment of a supplier to provide specialist financial consultancy services in support of the Shared Services Programme and Local Authority Trading Companies. This contract, classified under the industry category of Financial and Insurance Services (CPV code 66000000), is valued at £218,620. The contract period starts on 14 October 2024 and ends on 31 March 2025. The selective procurement method was utilised, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement (ESPO Framework Reference 664-21 Consultancy Services). The award was made on 13 September 2024 to Veracity OSI UK Limited, with the notice of award published on 6 February 2025. The service location is identified by the postal code CM15 4BZ.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the financial consultancy sector, particularly those capable of supporting local government programmes and trading entities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for similar future procurements given their inclusion in the suitability criteria. The awarded contract to a large-scale supplier, Veracity OSI UK Limited, sets a precedent for potential partners looking to engage in public sector contracts offering substantial value and the possibility of a one-year extension, thus facilitating business growth and market presence within the public sector.

## Notice

Appointment of a Supplier for the Provision of specialist financial consultancy services in support of the Shared Services Programme and Local Authority Trading Companies Additional information: Call Off Agreement ESPO Framework Reference 664-21 Consultancy Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42987247-000c-4b11-ad39-cea070358d1e |
| 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 | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £218,620 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £218,620 |
| 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 | EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | EPPING |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM16 4BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH35 West Essex |
| Local authority | Epping Forest |
| Electoral ward | Epping West & Rural |
| Westminster constituency | Epping Forest |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VERACITY OSI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2025 at 12:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42987247-000c-4b11-ad39-cea070358d1e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42987247-000c-4b11-ad39-cea070358d1e
  6th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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