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Published 1 Jul 2026, 12:29 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Waste Financial Advisor · UK public procurement notice

Official notice

Authority: Worcestershire County Council (Local council)·Consortium: 2 public authorities

Direct award
Awarded value£570,000published award · exc. VAT
Awarded 27 May 2026no call for competition
Awarded to KPMG

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Financial advisor to provide specialist financial advice and support in relation to the Integrated Waste Management Services Contract between Worcestershire County Council, Herefordshire Council, and Mercia Waste Management Ltd.

This includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

Review and assessment of proposed contract variations and their financial implications for both Councils;

Analysis of the financial impact of changes in waste, environmental, and related legislation;

Financial modelling and scenario analysis to support decisions on contract extension or re‑procurement options;

Assessment of value for money, affordability, and whole‑life costs associated with existing and future service arrangements;

Advice on financial risk allocation and mitigation within the contract;

Support in evaluating commercial and financial aspects of alternative service delivery options;

Input into negotiations on revised or new contractual and

commercial arrangements, including attendance at meetings as required; and

Provision of specialist financial insight to support robust decision‑making, assurance, and compliance with financial regulations.

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Direct award
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Notice status
Awarded without competition
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Direct award (no call for competition)
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
1 Jul 2026, 12:29 BST
Last source update
14 Aug 2026, 12:12 BST
Authority reference
PL0374
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-077646
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Delivery area
West Midlands (UKG11)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c124 Find a Tender
Why no open competition
Additional Repeat Extension Partial Replacement
Published justification

Additional or repeat goods, services or works - extension or partial replacement

Specialist advisor, providing ongoing advice, guidance, and support in relation to the existing Waste Management Service Contract (WMSC). Advisor has been involved with the contract since its commencement in 1998 and has developed extensive knowledge of both the contractual arrangements and waste management services in Worcestershire.

This financial advisory role supports effective governance, risk management, and informed decision‑making in relation to contractual, procurement, and strategic waste management obligations.

Notice history

4 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 1 Jul 2026
  1. Transparency notice published
    1 Jul 2026, 12:29 BST
    UK5
  2. Contract award notice published
    1 Jul 2026, 12:39 BST
    UK6
  3. Contract signature expected
    11 Jul 2026, 23:59 BST
    scheduled
  4. Contract details notice published
    14 Aug 2026, 12:12 BST
    UK7

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1
Awarded value £570,0001 award exc. VAT
Contracts signed 1latest 11 Jul 2026
Awarded toValueDateStatus
KPMG11 Jul 2026 – 19 Jan 2029 · up to 19 Jan 2032Extensions: Three potential scenarios under consideration. Will be dependent on what option is undertaken. · Options: Three potential scenarios under consideration. Will be dependent on what option is undertaken.£570,00027 May 2026Awarded

Contracts

  • Contract 1 · KPMG

    Signed
    11 Jul 2026
    Value
    £570,000
    Period
    11 Jul 2026 – 19 Jan 2029 · up to 19 Jan 2032 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    Extension of up to 3 years. Three potential scenarios under consideration. Will be dependent on what option is taken.
    Options
    The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. Three potential scenarios under consideration. Will be dependent on what option is undertaken

    No agreed KPIs: Three potential scenarios under consideration. Will be dependent on what option is undertaken. Deliverables will be set to achieve agreed outcomes.

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

Worcestershire County Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PRPQ-4584-WLPQ County Hall, Spetchley Road, Worcester, West Midlands, WR5 2NPContact email

Consortium members and other public bodies

  • Herefordshire CouncilContracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central governmentGB-PPON: PDTG-2978-LHCN Hereford, West MidlandsContact email

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice
  • KPMG LLPAwarded supplierGB-COH: OC301540GB-PPON: PMGV-6254-LTTL 15 Canada Square, London, London, E14 5GLContact email

Official documents & specifications (3)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Contract details notice contractContract details noticeUK7Contract details notice on Find a Tender
  • Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • Transparency notice awardTransparency noticeUK5Transparency notice on Find a Tender