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title: "Investment strategy & deep dives"
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# Investment strategy & deep dives

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc6239a9-6ddf-4202-8ed7-fbc0ecf32ee6

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## Summary

The London Borough of Merton has completed a public procurement process for the project titled "Investment strategy & deep dives", which falls under the financial consultancy services category. The procurement commenced with the tender period that ended on 19th November 2021, and the awarded contract, worth £286,418, commenced on 5th January 2022 and will conclude on 5th January 2023. This initiative aimed to develop a four to five-year investment strategy and included an analysis of best practices in local government.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses engaged in financial consultancy and related services, particularly those with experience in developing strategic investments for local authorities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this procurement suitable, thereby allowing them to leverage their expertise in local government projects and contribute to the strategic planning efforts of councils like Merton. Winning such contracts can also enhance credibility and expand market reach within the public sector.

## Notice

** THIS OPPORTUNITY HAS CLOSED AND A CONTRACT AWARDED ** The council commissioned a strategic partner to develop: - a four to five year investment strategy and plan bringing together council and external funding, (as well as property and assets); - a programme of 'deep dives' based on an a comparative analysis of the best in local government, to assess the art of the possible.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc9d2689-f91a-4613-8af0-f971691da251 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2022 - 5 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £286,418 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £286,418 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON |
| Locality | MORDEN |
| Post town | Sutton |
| Postcode | SM4 5DX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |
| Local authority | Merton |
| Electoral ward | Merton Park |
| Westminster constituency | Wimbledon |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2022 at 10:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc9d2689-f91a-4613-8af0-f971691da251

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc9d2689-f91a-4613-8af0-f971691da251
  5th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merton.gov.uk/

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