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External Assurance Reviews of Local Authorities

Awarded to CIPFA BUSINESS LIMITED

Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government(buyer)

Published
Published 23 June 2025
Deadline
Closed 3 October 2025
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Overview

The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government has contracted CIPFA Business Limited for £4.5 million to coordinate and conduct external assurance reviews of local authorities identified as carrying significant risk or exhibiting evidence of failure. The reviews will cover governance processes, financial management, financial sustainability, commercial operations, and procurement, with scope varying from rapid reviews to in-depth assessments depending on each authority's circumstances, and will include recommendations for addressing identified issues and risks.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£4,500,000
Procedure
Open
Published
23 June 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Financial consultancy services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£4,500,000
Award date
21 October 2025
Contract period
28 November 2025 → 1 December 2026
Winner
  • CIPFA BUSINESS LIMITED

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Notice history

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  1. Implementation Update

    30 September 2026

  2. Implementation Update

    16 June 2026

  3. Implementation Update

    8 April 2026

  4. Contract

    3 December 2025

  5. Contract

    23 October 2025

  6. Contract Notice

    5 September 2025

  7. Prior Information Notice

    23 June 2025

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