Consultancy Services for an Independent Review of the Viability of Tawd Valley Developments Ltd
West Lancashire Borough CouncilEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
8 September 2026
11 days remaining
Published
19 August 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
Tawd Valley Developments Ltd (TVD) is a wholly owned company of West Lancashire Borough Council (WLBC), established in 2018 as a strategic development vehicle to support the Council’s ambitions for housing delivery, regeneration and economic growth. The Council is seeking to appoint a consultant team to undertake an independent, evidence-based strategic review of TVD in order to provide the Council, as sole shareholder, with the information necessary to make an informed decision regarding the company's future.
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West Lancashire Borough Council wants a consultancy team to carry out an independent, evidence‑based strategic review of its wholly‑owned company, Tawd Valley Developments Ltd, to help decide the company’s future.
Requirements
- Provide an independent, evidence‑based strategic review of TVD
- Deliver findings to the Council as sole shareholder
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Analyse TVD’s current financial performance and viability
- Assess TVD’s governance, market position and strategic fit with council housing and regeneration goals
- Produce a written report with evidence‑based recommendations on the future of TVD
- Present the review findings to West Lancashire Borough Council
How to Read This Tender
- 1Look for sections on ‘Scope of Work’ and ‘Evaluation Criteria’ – they tell you what the Council will judge your bid on
- 2Note the emphasis on independence – you must show no conflict of interest with TVD or the Council
- 3Check any referenced timelines or deliverable dates in the full tender documents to plan your resources
- 4Identify any required certifications or insurance that may be listed in the detailed specifications
- 5Watch out for hidden costs such as travel or stakeholder engagement that may be expected but not spelled out in the brief
Tips for Small Businesses
- Partner with a larger consultancy for specialist financial modelling while you lead the strategic narrative
- Highlight any previous work on local housing or regeneration projects to boost social value scores
- Consider offering a phased approach or a fixed‑price option to make your bid more attractive to a council buyer
Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
Life Environmental Services Ltd
1 contract wonlatest 14 Apr 2026ends 20 Jul 2029£750,000
total awarded
- 2
Fire Strategy Services
1 contract wonlatest 1 Apr 2026ends 28 Jun 2029£30,000
total awarded
Life Environmental Services Ltd is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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West Lancashire Borough CouncilKey Dates
Published
19 August 2026
Submission deadline
8 September 2026
Source
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