---
title: "Financial Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0657da"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-11"
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# Financial Services Framework

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0657da

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## Summary

Manchester City Council has initiated an open procurement process titled "Financial Services Framework" for the provision of various financial services. The framework is separated into three lots: Financial Advice and Support, Tax Advice, and Audit Services. It is intended to run for a period of three years with a possible extension of one additional year. The procurement method employed is the open procedure, and the industry category is financial and insurance services, with operations centred in the UKD33 region. Key dates include a contract start date of 31st July 2026, with awards announced on 11th June 2026. This framework, designed to include a maximum of eight companies per lot, is aligned with UKPGA regulations from 2023.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies offering financial consultancy, tax advisory, and auditing services. Ideal participants include both large enterprises and small to medium enterprises (SMEs), given the participation statistics show a good mix of both. The open procurement method allows businesses to compete transparently, fostering a competitive environment conducive to innovation and value delivery. By participating in this framework, businesses can potentially secure contracts that enable them to expand their client base and showcase their expertise within the public sector, spanning Manchester and beyond.

## Notice

This is a framework for the provision of financial services to include the following: Lot 1 - Financial Advice and Support, Lot 2 - Tax Advice, Lot 3 - Audit Services. The framework period will be for 3 years with the option to extend for an additional year. Suppliers that meet the conditions of participation and the minimum score threshold will be awarded this framework agreement to a maximum of 8 companies per Lot.

### Lot Information

Financial Advice and Support

Renewal: As per section 47 of the Procurement Act 2023, the maximum term for a standard framework will be 4 years. Any extension will be reviewed for the framework period and will be dependent on the supplier(s) ability to maintain tendered offer.

Tax Advisory Services

Renewal: As per section 47 of the Procurement Act 2023, the maximum term for a standard framework will be 4 years. Any extension will be reviewed for the framework period and will be dependent on the supplier(s) ability to maintain tendered offer.

Audit Services

Renewal: As per section 47 of the Procurement Act 2023, the maximum term for a standard framework will be 4 years. Any extension will be reviewed for the framework period and will be dependent on the supplier(s) ability to maintain tendered offer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055467-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2030-02-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,800,000 |
| Lots value | £2,800,000 |
| Awards value | £2,880,000 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 2LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD33 Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | CUBELYNX; DOW SCHOFIELD WATTS BUSINESS PLANNING; ERNST & YOUNG; GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX; KPMG; LAVAT CONSULTING LIMITED T/A PSTAX; LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS FT - TRADING AS MIAA; MUFG CORPORATE MARKETS TREASURY; UHY HACKER YOUNG (BIRMINGHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services
- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2026 at 17:01 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055467-2026
- 19 Feb 2026 at 10:54 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015121-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055467-2026
  11th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015121-2026
  19th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- www.the-chest.org.uk
  The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including procurement specific questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on Monday, 16th March 2026 as referred to in the tender documentation. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation.
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5ca98425-050d-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
  Link to advert.

## Notice URLs

- http://KPMG.CO.UK
- http://www.cubelynx.com
- http://www.dswbusinessplanning.com
- http://www.grantthornton.co.uk
- http://www.pstax.co.uk
- https://www.ey.com/en_uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.manchester.gov.uk/
- https://www.miaa.nhs.uk/
- https://www.mpms.mufg.com/en/mufg-corporate-markets/uk/services/treasury-strategic-solutions/
- https://www.uhy-uk.com/location/birmingham

## Provenance

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