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title: "CIPFA Diagnostic Review"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e3e8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-19"
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# CIPFA Diagnostic Review

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e3e8

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## Summary

Somerset Council has completed a public procurement process titled "CIPFA Diagnostic Review," focusing on enhancing financial performance across public bodies. The contract, aimed at financial consultancy services, was awarded to CIPFA BUSINESS LIMITED, a supplier based in London, UK. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, classified as below threshold without competition. The contract, identified by ID C1000726, commenced on 1st December 2025 and is set to conclude by 2nd February 2026. The financial consultancy services will be delivered in the UKK23 region, with an overall contract value of £72,000.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for small to medium enterprises specialising in financial consultancy, especially those with capabilities in diagnostic reviews for public sector financial management. Businesses looking to engage with public authorities, like Somerset Council, can leverage contracts like these to establish themselves in the sub-central government sector. Given the direct procurement method used in this case, entities with a strong portfolio in financial consultancy may find similar opportunities by maintaining strategic relationships and showcasing expertise in transforming financial operations in a governmental context.

## Notice

the FM Model diagnostic review supports public bodies to transform and improve their financial performance. It enables the assessment of the financial management and sustainability of the organisation which is crucial for those organisations that are seeking to transform and to robustly prepare for change in a challenging era.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075025-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 2 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CIPFA BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2025 at 09:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075025-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075025-2025
  19th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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