--- title: "Strategic Financial Advice and Due Diligence" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a6dd6d36-ce5a-4cb2-a36b-cacfe94d1f74" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a6dd6d36-ce5a-4cb2-a36b-cacfe94d1f74" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a6dd6d36-ce5a-4cb2-a36b-cacfe94d1f74.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a6dd6d36-ce5a-4cb2-a36b-cacfe94d1f74.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SEFTON COUNCIL" published: "2019-04-15" --- # Strategic Financial Advice and Due Diligence Buyer: SEFTON COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a6dd6d36-ce5a-4cb2-a36b-cacfe94d1f74 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a6dd6d36-ce5a-4cb2-a36b-cacfe94d1f74) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a6dd6d36-ce5a-4cb2-a36b-cacfe94d1f74.json) ## Summary Sefton Council is currently running a procurement process for "Strategic Financial Advice and Due Diligence" in the leisure and tourism sector. This tender aims to establish a strategic partnership by conducting due diligence on a prospective partner, which includes analysing financial health and developing a business plan. The tender was published on 15th April 2019 and is set to close on 26th April 2019. The total contract value is estimated at £50,000, with a minimum value of £30,000. The contract period will run from 29th April 2019 to 30th June 2019, and the project falls under the category of financial consultancy services within the North West region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses with expertise in financial consultancy, particularly those capable of providing thorough analysis and strategic advice within the leisure and tourism sectors. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given their suitability for this project. Companies that can demonstrate a strong background in due diligence, partnership structuring, and financial modelling will be well-positioned to compete for this contract and contribute effectively to the economic and social value envisioned by Sefton Council. ## Notice Sefton MBC is exploring a potential strategic partnership in the leisure and tourism sector and is seeking external support with due diligence on the partner. In addition, expert advice regarding the finalisation of the partnership structure and the development of a business plan is required for the partnership to deliver economic and social value to the Council and for the borough of Sefton. Due diligence on a proposed partner is required to identify the key revenue and cost drivers of the business. Operating results of the Company on a combined/consolidated basis - including information contained in prior year financial statements - will need to be understood and specific financial and visitor information, i.e. the detail behind income and expenditure levels, will be required alongside the following: * Cash flow detail and trends; * Contracts; * Creditors / Debtors and robustness of Balance Sheet; * Accounts payable and receivable processes and procedures; * An understanding of key fixed and variable income/expenditure items; * Focus on "one-off" and/or unusual items; * Consideration of normal working capital requirement; * Understand any credit arrangements. Alongside the exercise regarding due diligence, support will be needed to determine the partnership structure in conjunction with legal advice. This will include a requirement for expertise in the development of a detailed business plan - and financial plan including consolidated cash flow, profit and loss and balance sheet - which will have the ability to run different scenarios based on changes to assumptions and/or delivery options. Support may also include perspective on the structure and shareholders' agreement for the new company. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d9ccb79-f319-40ef-84e1-3e1e5eccd2b0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Apr 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SEFTON COUNCIL | | Locality | BOOTLE | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L20 3NJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton | | Local authority | Sefton | | Electoral ward | Derby | | Westminster constituency | Bootle | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66171000 - Financial consultancy services ## Release History - 15 Apr 2019 at 10:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d9ccb79-f319-40ef-84e1-3e1e5eccd2b0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d9ccb79-f319-40ef-84e1-3e1e5eccd2b0 15th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c459e3fb-675f-e911-80f6-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.sefton.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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