---
title: "Provision of professional services - Financial management processes completion"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065664"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-17"
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# Provision of professional services - Financial management processes completion

Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065664

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## Summary

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, acting as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for professional services in financial management procedures with a contract award to CIPFA Business Limited. This procurement falls under the category of financial consultancy services, specifically designed to support the completion of the council's financial management review and associated assessments. The contract commenced on 17th February 2026 and continues through to the end of the year, with services being delivered in Bradford, United Kingdom. The procurement method was direct selection, below the competition threshold, highlighting the necessity for specialised expertise in local government finance which CIPFA uniquely provides.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in financial consultancy, particularly those with a focus on local government finance structures. It demonstrates a demand for skilled intervention in technical and leadership assessments, providing growth potential for industry players capable of offering expert advice and management in this sphere. CIPFA's involvement exemplifies the value placed on comprehensive expertise and reputation, pointing towards business models that emphasize niche specialisation and recognised standing within industry standards as favourable candidates for similar procurement initiatives. The contract value aligns with the scale of work required, underscoring the council's commitment to ensuring robust financial processes are in place.

## Notice

The Council requires continued professional support to finalise its financial management processes. This extension covers the completion of the financial management review and specialist technical and leadership assessments linked to the finance restructure. CIPFA is being retained due to its unique expertise and nationally recognised role in local government finance, making it the only suitable provider for this work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014483-2026 |
| 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 | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| Contracts value | £50,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| 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

- 17 Feb 2026 at 16:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014483-2026
- 17 Feb 2026 at 15:59 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014472-2026
- 17 Feb 2026 at 15:47 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014457-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014483-2026
  17th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014472-2026
  17th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014457-2026
  17th February 2026 - Transparency 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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