---
title: "Client Assets (CASS) arrangement advice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058a94"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BORDER TO COAST PENSIONS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED"
published: "2025-09-16"
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# Client Assets (CASS) arrangement advice

Buyer: BORDER TO COAST PENSIONS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058a94

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Client Assets (CASS) arrangement advice" was overseen by Border to Coast Pensions Partnership Limited, a public authority in Leeds, United Kingdom. This tender, under award and contract stages, involved limited competition below the threshold, inviting three suppliers to quote. Awarded to Grant Thornton UK Advisory & Tax LLP, the service was to be delivered within England, focusing on financial consultancy services. The contract commenced on 19th August 2025 and concluded on 2nd September 2025, with the finalised phase ending by 3rd September. The tender adhered to legal standards set by the UK Parliament Act (2023/54). Despite its termination status, it initially signified completion with a gross value of £45,000 under a signed contract worth £37,500.

This tender provided significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial consultancy, particularly those capable of advising on complex Client Assets arrangements within a controlled timeframe. Although this contract was specific and already completed, similar future opportunities may appeal to both large consultancy firms and specialised financial service providers with expertise in regulatory compliance and asset management. Engaging with similar tenders could enhance business growth by establishing expertise and a proven track record with public authorities like Border to Coast Pensions Partnership Limited.

## Notice

Grant Thornton to provide advice on the assessment and implementation of the Client Assets (CASS) arrangements within Border to Coast - phase 1. Expected to be completed within 3 weeks with a draft report to be published by 2nd September. 3 suppliers were invited to quote.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057013-2025 |
| Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Aug 2025 - 2 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Terminated |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BORDER TO COAST PENSIONS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 2HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 16 Sep 2025 at 14:19 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057013-2025
- 19 Aug 2025 at 13:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049857-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057013-2025
  16th September 2025 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049857-2025
  19th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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