---
title: "Provision of professional services - Financial management processes completion"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066980"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-13"
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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-066980

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## Summary

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Bradford, has completed a procurement process for professional services related to financial management processes. The tender titled "Provision of professional services - Financial management processes completion" involves continuing specialist advisory work and assessments aimed at enhancing internal financial capability. The procurement method used was direct, conducted below the threshold without competition. The contract period began on 13th March 2026 and concludes on 31st December 2026, focusing on financial consultancy services within the region UKE41. CIPFA BUSINESS LIMITED, an SME with expertise in public sector financial management, was awarded the contract on 13th March 2026, with a gross estimated value of GBP 60,000.

This procurement offers growth potential for businesses that specialise in financial consultancy and advisory services, particularly for entities familiar with public sector frameworks. Given the direct procurement method used, businesses capable of offering niche expertise in financial management and process improvements, with the ability to work closely with councils to manage complex financial assessments, would be well-suited to pursue similar contracts in the future. The awarded contract to CIPFA BUSINESS LIMITED highlights opportunities for SMEs with established credentials in public sector finance to expand their portfolio by undertaking critical projects aimed at strengthening financial capabilities for government organisations.

## Notice

The Council requires the continuation of specialist professional services to support the completion of its financial management improvement activity. This includes final elements of advisory work and assessments linked to strengthening internal financial processes and capability. The appointed supplier is a recognised national body with specialist expertise in public sector financial management, and the remaining work forms part of an ongoing contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022838-2026 |
| 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 | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 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

- 13 Mar 2026 at 11:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022838-2026
- 13 Mar 2026 at 11:06 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022831-2026
- 13 Mar 2026 at 11:00 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022818-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022838-2026
  13th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022831-2026
  13th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022818-2026
  13th March 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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