Scope
Description
We are seeking to appoint a treasury advisor, on a retainer, with knowledge and experience of working with Housing Associations registered with the Regulator of Social Housing for England and Wales to act as critical friend and subject matter expert to the Executive Management Team and the Board, advising on all aspects of treasury management within an affordable housing sector context and to also provide support and assurance on the Brixx financial modelling software and outputs.
The appointed treasury advisor will support Greatwell Homes to access the funding markets in the most cost-effective way to raise new finance to support the delivery of corporate objectives and will occasionally be required to provide additional support with the Brixx financial modelling software including training. These services are out of scope for the retainer and will be quoted separately when required.
Under the retainer we expect to receive:
•Daily, weekly and monthly rate sheets and regular market updates
•Economic Business Plan Assumptions
•Updates to the Annual Treasury Strategy
•Annual review and update of the Treasury Management Policy and associated procedures
•Regular economic commentary with a focus on the affordable housing sector
•Access to briefings and on-line webinars to build knowledge and support continued professional development
•Strategic insight and training for Board members (predominantly on-line)
•General advice and support on an ad-hoc basis
•Independent review of the Brixx financial model and stress-testing including sense check of outputs with supporting commentary
•Review of the Regulator's FFR prior to submission
•Quarterly mark to market reports and annual fair value valuations where required
•Counterparty credit information
•Support with the Resilience Plan
•Sector benchmarking where appropriate
We expect the appointment to be on a 3-year contract with two one-year options to extend (3+1+1) with the contract to be managed in accordance with the principles of procurement legislation including KPI's where appropriate. Bidders will be expected to have in place appropriate professional indemnity insurance (minimum £1m) and policies covering EDI, sustainability and financial crimes compliance for the duration of the contract and demonstrate relevant knowledge and experience of working with the affordable housing sector.
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https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Wellingborough:-Treasury-services./2R848B9DR8
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Total value (estimated)
- £241,500 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 March 2026 to 15 March 2029
- Possible extension to 15 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
There will be two one year extension options
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 66600000 - Treasury services
Contract locations
- UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Must be authorised and registered with the Financial Conduct Authority.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Must have relevant knowledge of and experience working with the UK social housing sector.
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
8 January 2026, 5:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Deadline for requests to participate
9 January 2026, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
2 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | For Retainer & adhoc |
Price | 40% |
| Knowledge & Experience | Team & Contracts |
Quality | 30% |
| New Finance | Access & Best Value |
Quality | 20% |
| Added Value & Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Payment terms
All invoices will require a purchase order number that must be raised in advance of the invoice being received.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
Actual/indicative timetable is as follows:
Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (published 24 November 2025)
Tender Notice & selection questionnaire published 6 January 2026
Deadline to complete SQ 9 January 2026
ITT issued 12 January 2026
Opportunity for clarification questions / date for bidders clarification meetings 26 January 2026
Deadline to submit tenders - 9 February 2026
Evaluation & shortlist completed by 18 February 2026
Evaluator meetings with shortlist 25 February 2026
Preferred supplier selection and evaluation summaries issued to unsuccessful bidders 2 March 2026
Publish Tender Award Notice & commence standstill period 2 March 2026
Publish Tender Details Notice & Contract Start Date - 16 March 2026
Documents
Associated tender documents
Greatwell Homes - Information for Treasury Advisory Services & Brixx Support.pdf
Contracting authority
Greatwell Homes Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCVZ-4413-LTNJ
Unit 7, Midland Business Units, Finedon Road
Wellingborough
NN8 4AD
United Kingdom
Region: UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government