---
title: "Direct Award for Consultancy Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061501"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-061501.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE"
published: "2026-02-03"
---

# Direct Award for Consultancy Services

Buyer: WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061501

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## Summary

Waltham Forest College has recently completed a procurement process for consultancy services aimed at enhancing its payroll system. This contract, carried out under the 'Direct Award' method without competition due to its below-threshold value, is categorised within the services industry, specifically for financial consultancy. The procurement process culminated in an award on 3rd February 2026, with the contract period spanning from the start date to 30th April 2026, and provision for extension until the end of July, should the work overrun. The buying organisation, a sub-central government public authority, is located at 707 Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for Peach Toucan Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) that has been selected as the supplier. The direct award method could appeal to SMEs capable of offering specialised and efficient solutions without the need for extensive competitive bidding processes. Businesses engaged in financial consultancy, particularly those that can ensure the smooth implementation of payroll system improvements, are ideally positioned to benefit from similar contracts, thereby facilitating their growth and enhancing their service portfolios.

## Notice

Direct Award for consultancy services to support payroll system improvements

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009295-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE |
| Additional buyers | CRESCENT PURCHASING LIMITED |
| Locality | WALTHAMSTOW |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E17 4JB |
| 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 | Pendleton & Charlestown |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PEACH TOUCAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2026 at 09:49 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009295-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009295-2026
  3rd February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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