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title: "ESPO Call Off 664_25 Consultancy Services - Cost of Care"
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buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# ESPO Call Off 664_25 Consultancy Services - Cost of Care

Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1111258-aade-4965-b62e-d76f7c2fad9a

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## Summary

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, located in Bradford, UK, has awarded a consultancy services contract for a "Cost of Care Exercise" to GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX LLP. This contract, classified under the industry category of financial consultancy services (CPV code 66171000), pertains to the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The procurement process went through a direct award method, culminating in an active award status on 16 July 2026. The contract's financial scope is valued at £120,000, with a period running from 10 July 2026 to 31 March 2027. Although the procurement process is complete, key dates included the tender period ending on 16 July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for financial consultancy firms, especially those equipped to handle projects in the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are considered suitable for such tenders due to their compliance with set criteria. Engaging in this contract could bolster a firm's portfolio and provide insight into the cost-driven dynamics within public care sectors, enhancing credibility and offering a potential avenue for further governmental collaborations.

## Notice

Cost of Care Exercise

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ade495d3-a092-4976-963c-2ef42fc706b8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 | CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2026 at 12:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ade495d3-a092-4976-963c-2ef42fc706b8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ade495d3-a092-4976-963c-2ef42fc706b8
  17th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=107487&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103277
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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