Financial Services Framework

A Tender Notice
by MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
3 year
Value
£3M
Sector
BUSINESS
Published
19 Feb 2026
Delivery
31 Jul 2026 to 30 Jul 2029
Deadline
16 Mar 2026 11:00

Related Terms

Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

This is a framework for the provision of financial services to include the following: Lot 1 - Financial Advice and Support, Lot 2 - Tax Advice, Lot 3 - Audit Services. The framework period will be for 3 years with the option to extend for an additional year.

Lot Division

1 Financial Advice and Support
  • Value: £2M

This will include the following areas: Business planning for both public and private sector organisations, including the Council. Advice on the development and review of business cases. Financial modelling, including cost benefit analysis External funding issues, including grants and sponsorship. Best Value. Financial implications of pensions and guarantees Reactive and specific financial advice and support Business valuation and evaluation. Due diligence. Financial and Funding Advisory Services
2 Tax Advisory Services
  • Value: £400K

This will include the following areas: Taxation - Including VAT, Corporation and other taxation issues.
3 Audit Services
  • Value: £400K

External Audit Services This will include the following areas: Services to companies, charities, trusts and other organisations associated with the Council. (This service specifically excludes services to the Council itself) Internal Audit Services Provision of audit assignments, reviews and consultancy in a range of areas that could include: Procurement, Contracting, and Commissioning Education and schools Financial systems Governance Counter Fraud and Investigation Information and Communications Technology Risk and Assurance Management

Renewal Options

As per section 47 of the Procurement Act 2023, the maximum term for a standard framework will be 4 years. Any extension will be reviewed for the framework period and will be dependent on the supplier(s) ability to maintain tendered offer.

Award Criteria

Quality _
Price _
Social Value _
Zero Carbon & Environment _

CPV Codes

  • 66000000 - Financial and insurance services
  • 79212000 - Auditing services

Indicators

  • This is a recurring contract.
  • Renewals are available.

Other Information

Suppliers that meet the conditions of participation and the minimum score threshold will be awarded this framework agreement to a maximum of 8 companies per Lot. The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. **

Reference

  • ocds-h6vhtk-0657da
  • FTS 015121-2026

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