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title: "24111 Procurement for the Valuation of Cambridge & Counties Bank via ESPO Framework 664-21 (LOT 2d)"
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# 24111 Procurement for the Valuation of Cambridge & Counties Bank via ESPO Framework 664-21 (LOT 2d)

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a80b8d04-2b7d-4b1e-afa4-6168c5ee90d0

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Cambridgeshire County Council involved awarding a contract for the valuation of Cambridge & Counties Bank. This was executed under the ESPO Framework 664-21 (LOT 2d), within the industry category of financial consultancy and related services. The process utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure. The buying organisation, Cambridgeshire County Council, is based in Huntingdon, England, and operates under the domain of service procurement. The tender phase concluded on 21st January 2025, with the contract period set from 31st March 2025 to 30th September 2027. An award was made to Grant Thornton UK LLP on 14th February 2025 for £110,000, following a competitive evaluation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms with expertise in financial consultancy and valuation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this area well-suited for competition, given the suitability criteria specified in the procurement. Engaging in this contract can enhance a business’s portfolio in delivering high-quality financial services to public sector clients and strengthen its presence in the UK market. The use of a restricted procedure ensures that only suitably qualified businesses are given access, making it advantageous for seasoned players in the consultancy domain to leverage their experience in similar frameworks.

## Notice

This was an award following a further competition under ESPO Framework Reference 664-21 Consultancy Services - Lot 2d General Finance for the provision of an independent valuation for the Cambridgeshire Pension Fund and its investment in Cambridge & Counties Bank for the purposes of its financial accounts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9b7effb-50f0-4e04-9db7-742f6c116c72 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £110,000 |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUNTINGDON |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE28 4YE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Huntingdonshire |
| Electoral ward | The Stukeleys |
| Westminster constituency | Huntingdon |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANT THORNTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2025 at 14:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9b7effb-50f0-4e04-9db7-742f6c116c72

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9b7effb-50f0-4e04-9db7-742f6c116c72
  18th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/

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