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title: "Independent Cost Check Consultancy, 2025/26 Programme"
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# Independent Cost Check Consultancy, 2025/26 Programme

Buyer: CITY OF YORK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-949fbeeb-4d07-41f6-858e-2b8b21a7669a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Independent Cost Check Consultancy, 2025/26 Programme" was conducted by the City of York Council, focusing on the financial consultancy services industry. The project is set in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with RPP Limited being selected as the supplier. This selective procurement was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period running from 3rd February 2026 to 3rd August 2026. The tender's total value is £66,300, and it concluded its tender period on 19th November 2025. The award was published on 5th February 2026.

This opportunity is particularly advantageous for SMEs, as indicated by its suitability preferences, offering substantial business growth for firms specialising in financial consultancy services. Companies with experience in consultancy and a focus on cost-check analysis in regional development projects would find this tender particularly relevant. The project offers a substantial engagement period, allowing businesses to deliver meaningful services and potentially secure further engagements with the City of York Council and similar public sector clients.

## Notice

Y&NYCA therefore wish to procure the services of a consultant to undertake these independent cost checks. The work will entail cost checks for an estimated 28 schemes as set out in Annex 1, though it is acknowledged that a small number of these schemes may not be delivered - Y&NYCA will not require an independent cost check for those discarded or postponed schemes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/191d40e2-a39d-42f0-b10d-0f0c0f194c81 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2026 - 3 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £66,300 |
| 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 | CITY OF YORK COUNCIL |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Micklegate |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RPP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 10:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/191d40e2-a39d-42f0-b10d-0f0c0f194c81

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/191d40e2-a39d-42f0-b10d-0f0c0f194c81
  5th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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