Financial Services Framework
Manchester City Council · Local authority
In brief
Manchester City Council awarded financial services and accountancy work to Grant Thornton UK LLP, Ernst & Young LLP and KPMG LLP and 6 others on 11 June 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £2,800,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 31 July 2026.
It is split into 3 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Advice and Support 31 July 2026 to 30 July 2029 What this lot coversThis 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 | Financial services and insurance | £2,000,000 |
| Tax Advisory Services 31 July 2026 to 30 July 2029 What this lot coversThis will include the following areas: Taxation - Including VAT, Corporation and other taxation issues. | Financial services and insurance | £400,000 |
| Audit Services 31 July 2026 to 30 July 2029 What this lot coversExternal 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 | Accountancy and audit, Financial services and insurance | £400,000 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Thornton UK LLP Ernst & Young LLP KPMG LLP (SME) Liverpool University Hospital NHS FT - Trading as MIAA Mufg Corporate Markets Treasury Limited (SME) Cubelynx Limited (SME) Uhy Hacker Young (Birmingham) LLP Dow Schofield Watts Business Planning LLP (SME) 11 bids received | Financial Advice and Support | £2,400,000 | Awarded 11 June 2026 |
| Ernst & Young LLP KPMG LLP (SME) Lavat Consulting Limited (SME) Uhy Hacker Young (Birmingham) LLP 5 bids received | Tax Advisory Services | £480,000 | Awarded 11 June 2026 |
| KPMG LLP (SME) Liverpool University Hospital NHS FT - Trading as MIAA Uhy Hacker Young (Birmingham) LLP 3 bids received | Audit Services | £480,000 | Awarded 11 June 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 015121-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 055467-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
98Awards
56Suppliers it has used most for financial services
- Cubelynx Limited1 contract
- Dow Schofield Watts Business Planning LLP1 contract
- Ernst & Young LLP1 contract
- Grant Thornton UK LLP1 contract
- KPMG LLP1 contract
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From notice 015121-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 19 February 2026, last updated 11 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.