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title: "External Financial Advisors 2025 (April)"
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# External Financial Advisors 2025 (April)

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da460c85-3b70-40d0-b6b5-e1422ac33c80

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "Project Trent- External Financial Advisors 2025" has reached the award stage, conducted by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) in England. The tender falls under the financial consultancy services category and is aimed at reviewing financial details and proposed indemnity. DESNZ, located in Salford, England, undertook the procurement through a direct award method, finalising the process with an agreement on 4th April 2025, for a contract period running from 4th April to 3rd August 2025. This tender involves service delivery across diverse regions, including the United Kingdom, European territories, and further afield globally.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in financial consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, which are highlighted as suitable candidates. The direct award approach allows for streamlined participation, and any business with expertise in financial advisory could find this tender promising for fostering client relations and expanding their service footprint internationally. The awarded contract, valued at £75,000, has been successfully secured by KROLL ADVISORY LTD, a large-scale supplier based in London, demonstrating the relevance for established, yet agile service providers within the financial consultancy sphere.

## Notice

Work to review financial detail and proposed indemnity presented to DESNZ.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbaaeb2b-2d25-47b8-b922-ea27e337a9e5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Apr 2025 - 3 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 | DESNZ |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M3 5BS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Blackfriars & Trinity |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KROLL ADVISORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2025 at 10:47 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbaaeb2b-2d25-47b8-b922-ea27e337a9e5
- 4 Apr 2025 at 14:29 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbaaeb2b-2d25-47b8-b922-ea27e337a9e5
- 4 Apr 2025 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbaaeb2b-2d25-47b8-b922-ea27e337a9e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbaaeb2b-2d25-47b8-b922-ea27e337a9e5
  3rd December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d58542b5-3dce-426a-b1fe-f867a5607113
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/399d8cf9-de94-44a3-ac26-f91ef9119764
  Redacted

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