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    ContractsCheshire and Warrington Combined Authority - Finance Function Setup Support
    Awarded contract

    Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority - Finance Function Setup Support

    Awarded
    £60k
    Published 27 Oct 2026

    Support the Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority in establishing its finance function and building financial capacity ahead of the 2027 mayoral election and devolution preparations.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· North WestPublished 27 Oct 2026· 2 days agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £60k
    Published 27 Oct 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £60,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Financial Services
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      North West

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • PE
      PENNA PLC
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 2 days ago.

    27 October 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    The Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority is seeking support to establish and build its finance function as it prepares for significant organizational changes. The Authority is developing capacity across teams to be operational ahead of the Mayor election scheduled for May 2027 and to support preparations for devolution of additional powers and responsibilities. This project specifically focuses on creating finance capacity and capability within the organization. Suppliers should be prepared to assist with financial systems implementation, staffing support, process development, or related finance infrastructure needed to establish a functioning finance department from the ground up.

    Track record

    3 awards · 3 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In financial services, Cheshire West and Chester Council has awarded 3 contracts to 3 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. PENNA PLC1× · 33%
    2. COMPASS POINT STRATEGY LIMITED1× · 33%
    3. FMK Strategic Consulting Ltd1× · 33%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-07914e

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    Cheshire West and Chester Council
    Sector
    Financial Services