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Published 4 Nov 2026, 17:37 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority - Interim Strategic Lead - Housing, Place and Development

Official notice

Authority: Cheshire west and Chester Borough Council (Local council)

Below threshold - without competition
Sectors: Business Services & Consultancy (79) Delivery: North West (UKD)
Awarded value£148,000published contract · exc. VAT
Awarded 8 Oct 2026no call for competition
Awarded to IRG Advisors LLP trading as Odgers Berndtson
Notice summaryFrom the published notice

To provide operational leadership and delivery oversight for CWCA's housing and place agenda, with a primary focus on mobilising the Spatial Development Strategy (SDS) and strengthening the Combined Authority's role in housing delivery and place-based growth. The interim will work closely with constituent local authorities to align the emerging SDS with Local Plans, ensuring a coherent, deliverable and evidence-based spatial framework for Cheshire and Warrington.

What is being bought

Published requirement description

To provide operational leadership and delivery oversight for CWCA's housing and place agenda, with a primary focus on mobilising the Spatial Development Strategy (SDS) and strengthening the Combined Authority's role in housing delivery and place-based growth.

The interim will work closely with constituent local authorities to align the emerging SDS with Local Plans, ensuring a coherent, deliverable and evidence-based spatial framework for Cheshire and Warrington.

The role will also lead engagement with Homes England, local authorities and private sector partners to shape a shared Strategic Place Plan, while developing a strong pipeline of investable opportunities to support economic growth.

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1Awarded
Delivery: North West
79600000 Recruitment services

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1
Awarded value £148,0001 contract exc. VAT
Contracts signed 1latest 8 Oct 2026
Awarded toValueDateStatus
IRG Advisors LLP trading as Odgers Berndtson£148,000 †—Awarded

Contracts

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - without competition
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
4 Nov 2026, 17:37 GMT
Last source update
4 Nov 2026, 17:37 GMT
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-104909
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Delivery area
North West (UKD)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-07b361 Find a Tender

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Contract details notice published
    4 Nov 2026, 17:37 GMT
    UK7

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Cheshire West and Chester Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PCJB-2814-BHZP · GB-UKPRN: 10024294 The Portal, Wellington Road, Ellesmere Port, North West, CH65 0BAContact email

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice
  • IRG ADVISORS LLPAwarded supplierGB-COH: OC354226GB-PPON: PQJJ-6824-QDWM 20 Cannon Street, London, London, EC4M 6XDContact email

Official documents & specifications (1)

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