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title: "WBC Cost Savings Consultant"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0554ca"
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buyer: "WOKING BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# WBC Cost Savings Consultant

Buyer: WOKING BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0554ca

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## Summary

Woking Borough Council is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "WBC Cost Savings Consultant," aimed at identifying cashable savings for the Council. This initiative is classified under the business and management consultancy services industry and is intended to help meet substantial budgetary goals over the next two years. The project is based in South East England, specifically Woking (postcode GU21 6YL). The process involves an open procurement method and is below the financial threshold for more restrictive procedures. Key dates for this tender include an enquiry period ending on 11th July 2025 and the submission deadline on 1st August 2025. The contract period will run from 1st September 2025 through to 31st March 2027. The gross contract value has been set at £120,000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in cost management and savings optimisations, particularly those with the capacity to address public sector financial concerns. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in delivering quality consultancy services and a track record in public sector projects would be well-suited to compete. The high value placed on quality, with an 80% weighting in the award criteria, further indicates the Council's preference for firms capable of providing substantial qualitative improvements and detailed strategic support. This open competition invites businesses to participate in a transparent procurement process, thereby offering an equal platform for capable and innovative consultancies.

## Notice

Woking Borough Council is seeking a Cost Savings Consultant to support with identifying cashable savings for the Council. The Council is committed to delivering cashable savings over the next two financial years. A high-level target of PS624,000 has been established for this work based on a 4% saving against the Council's 2024/25 budgeted spend of PS15.6m on supplies/services and contract/agency work. All areas that fall within the budget, other than permanent staffing, are subject to review and assessment. The projected split of savings is based on PS234,000 in the 2025/26 financial year and PS390,000 in the 2026/27 financial year. It is anticipated that the appointment of external consultancy support will enable this work to be initiated with increased confidence, reach, and pace of delivery. This is an invitation to quote.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035651-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WOKING BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOKING |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU21 6YL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Woking |
| Electoral ward | Canalside |
| Westminster constituency | Woking |
| Delivery location | TLJ25 West Surrey |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2025 at 09:43 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035651-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035651-2025
  27th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wokingboroughcouncil/aspx/Home
  RFQ documents can be found free of charge on: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wokingboroughcouncil/aspx/Home

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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