---
title: "Finance Peer Review"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cf08"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF YORK COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-20"
---

# Finance Peer Review

Buyer: CITY OF YORK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cf08

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## Summary

The City of York Council has concluded the procurement process for a "Finance Peer Review," a key initiative in the financial and insurance services industry category. This contract, awarded to CIPFA Business Limited, was part of a direct procurement method described as "Below threshold - without competition," signifying no competitive tendering process was required. The contracting process is complete, with the initiation on 1st July 2026 and running through to 31st January 2027. The services are to be delivered within the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKE2 region. The initiative aligns with UKPGA regulations under the legal basis 2023/54.

The awarded contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialised in financial consulting, particularly those capable of conducting thorough peer reviews for local government finance departments. While the contract in this instance was awarded directly to CIPFA, it emphasises the growing need for expert financial reviews within government sectors, thus creating a demand for businesses with expertise in financial advisory and auditing services. Companies equipped with such capabilities, especially those classified as small to medium enterprises (SMEs), would be well-positioned to leverage similar future opportunities for growth in this niche market.

## Notice

The government expects Local Authorities to complete a Finance Peer review and for it to be undertaken by CIPFA who are the accountant body for the local government sector.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068327-2026 |
| 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 | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF YORK COUNCIL |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Micklegate |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CIPFA BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2026 at 14:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068327-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068327-2026
  20th July 2026 - Contract details 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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