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title: "NCC1574 Growth Endowment Investment Fund Strategy"
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# NCC1574 Growth Endowment Investment Fund Strategy

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76f22e16-f5b1-4430-b2a5-be0536063abc

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## Summary

Northumberland County Council has completed a public procurement process titled "NCC1574 Growth Endowment Investment Fund Strategy" under the CPV category of General management consultancy services (79411000). This selective procurement involved a mini competition within the Crown Commercial Service's Management Consultancy Framework Three Lot 4 Finance - RM6187. Located in North East England, the contract runs from 26 June 2025 to 26 September 2025, with the award being granted to Grant Thornton UK Advisory & Tax LLP for a contract value of £100,608. Key stakeholders involved in this award include Northumberland County Council as the buyer and Grant Thornton UK Advisory & Tax LLP as the supplier. The project supports the development of an investment strategy for Northumberland, aligning with the Growth Endowment Investment Fund's (GEIF) aims.

This award presents substantial opportunities for consultancy firms, especially those specialising in finance and management services, to collaborate with public sector bodies like Northumberland County Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and VCSEs are deemed suitable for this kind of procurement, indicating potential for business growth in advisory sectors. Companies with the capability to innovate within investment strategy domains, specifically tailored to regional development and policy execution, would find this tender particularly beneficial. Accessing such framework agreements can enhance market credibility and expand consultancy portfolios.

## Notice

A mini competition was ran under the Crown Commercial Service - Management Consultancy Framework Three Lot 4 Finance - RM6187. Northumberland County Council is looking to appoint suitably qualified consultants who can work with the Senior Executive Team to develop an Investment Strategy for Northumberland, which will translate the ambitions and policy interventions of the GEIF into a coherent programme of delivery.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78aa38a4-1f85-40ff-9a6c-77fe0712bce4 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2025 - 26 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,608 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,608 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2025 at 09:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78aa38a4-1f85-40ff-9a6c-77fe0712bce4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78aa38a4-1f85-40ff-9a6c-77fe0712bce4
  27th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Home.aspx

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