---
title: "Independent Financial Advice advice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065f3d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-02"
---

# Independent Financial Advice advice

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065f3d

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## Summary

Bristol City Council has awarded a contract for independent financial advice, in relation to a proposal to enter into a private finance arrangement involving the leasing of 250 homes in Bristol for temporary accommodation. The procurement process falls under the industry category "services furnished by professional organisations" and is situated in the UKK11 region of Bristol. Notably, this contract was awarded through a limited procurement method, without a prior call for competition, due to it falling below the threshold. The contract, signed on 2nd March 2026, will remain active until the adjusted expiry date of 29th May 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in financial consulting services to gain visibility and credibility by working with a regional authority like Bristol City Council. The contract emphasizes expertise in independent financial advice, targeting businesses that can offer innovative solutions for finance arrangements. Additionally, the collaborative aspect of leasing and managing multiple properties indicates potential growth areas for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of handling complex financial and property management initiatives. The involvement of Constellia Ltd, a supplier categorised as an SME, demonstrates a precedent for smaller firms to successfully engage in public sector contracts.

## Notice

Contract Award notice for Independent Financial Advice advice in relation to the proposal to enter into a private finance arrangement to lease 250 homes in Bristol for use as temporary accommodation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Independent Financial Advice advice in relation to the proposal to enter into a private finance arrangement to lease 250 homes in Bristol for use as temporary accommodation.

### Procurement Information

Below threshold

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018364-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,650 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK11 Bristol, City of |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONSTELLIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98112000 - Services furnished by professional organisations

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2026 at 11:44 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018364-2026
- 2 Mar 2026 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018307-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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