---
title: "Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority Year One Mayoral Investment Fund MVP Phase Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d32e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-24"
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# Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority Year One Mayoral Investment Fund MVP Phase Support

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d32e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority Year One Mayoral Investment Fund MVP Phase Support was conducted by Cheshire West and Chester Council. This procurement, under the industry category of project management consultancy services, was carried out to aid the Combined Authority in delivering the initial phase of the Mayoral Investment Fund for the 2026/27 period. The direct procurement method was used, with a 'below threshold - without competition' designation. This process has reached the contract award stage as of 24th July 2026, with FMK Strategic Consulting Ltd. being the successful supplier. The contract commenced on 22nd February 2026 and will be completed within a single day.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in project management consultancy services, especially those interested in engaging with public sector projects. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like FMK Strategic Consulting Ltd., are well-suited to compete in such non-competitive, direct procurement processes where expertise and a strategic consultancy offering can be pivotal. Businesses in close proximity to the region of delivery, specifically within the UKD region, may find additional logistical advantages in fulfilling such contracts and strengthening their local service offerings.

## Notice

To support the Combined Authority in delivering the Year One 'Minimum Viable Product' phase of the Mayoral Investment Fund during 2026/27.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070269-2026 |
| 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 | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## 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 | FMK STRATEGIC CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2026 at 11:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070269-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070269-2026
  24th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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