---
title: "Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority Scoping of an Independent Review and Building the Strategic Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b658"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-16"
---

# Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority Scoping of an Independent Review and Building the Strategic Framework

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b658

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority Scoping of an Independent Review and Building the Strategic Framework" was managed by Cheshire West and Chester Council, located in Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the business and management consultancy services industry category and involved a direct award process without competition, as it was below the threshold. This contract aimed to deliver a comprehensive brief for an independent economic review of the Cheshire and Warrington area, with the expected commissioning ready by June 2026. The contract was awarded on 23rd April 2026, with an active period from 1st May 2026 to 30th May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in business and management consultancy services. By successfully delivering on such projects, businesses can enhance their reputation and credentials within the public sector. Companies similar to POLYGON PLACE STRATEGY LTD, which was awarded the contract, would be well-suited to compete for this type of procurement. Engaging in projects like these allows businesses to contribute to regional economic planning and civic development, offering avenues to expand their portfolio and expertise in working with public authorities.

## Notice

* Deliver a well-evidenced, tightly scoped brief for an independent economic review of Cheshire and Warrington, ready to commission by June 2026. * Produce working-draft outputs that will feed directly into the brief and the wider strategic programme: a map of the existing strategic landscape across Cheshire and Warrington and a comparative review of selected other Combined Authorities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056824-2026 |
| 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 | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELLESMERE PORT |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH65 0BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Central & Grange |
| Westminster constituency | Ellesmere Port and Bromborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | POLYGON PLACE STRATEGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 15:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056824-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056824-2026
  16th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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