PolyMAT Merger Advisor Procurement, £0, Closes 1 May 2026
Summary
The UK Government's Contracts Finder published an open procurement opportunity on 24 April 2026 for an Independent Advisor to support the proposed merger between PolyMAT and University Schools Trust. The contract, valued at £0, runs from 11 May to 31 July 2026 and involves financial management consultancy services under CPV code 79412000. Tender submissions close on 1 May 2026 at 12pm via the MultiQuote portal (reference CA17672). The opportunity is open to SMEs but not VCSEs.
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What changed
The UK Government's Contracts Finder published a new open procurement opportunity for a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) merger advisor on 24 April 2026. The contract involves providing independent advice to facilitate the proposed merger between PolyMAT and University Schools Trust, with a contract period of 11 May to 31 July 2026.
Prospective suppliers must register on the MultiQuote portal and submit tenders before the 1 May 2026, 12pm closing deadline. The opportunity is suitable for SMEs under the open procedure. This is a standard government procurement notice with no compliance obligations for regulated entities beyond the application process.
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Published date: 24 April 2026
Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.
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Contract summary
Industry
- Financial management consultancy services - 79412000
Location of contract
SE28 8AT
Value of contract
£0
Procurement reference
37202894-b935-47f8-be8f-f059ceb4b411
Published date
24 April 2026
Closing date
1 May 2026
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
11 May 2026
Contract end date
31 July 2026
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure
What is an open procedure? Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
PolyMAT and University Schools Trust - Independent Advisor for MAT Merger Support
To provide advice for facilitating a proposal
To access this competition:
Registered:
Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17672.
Not registered:
Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17672 as the reason for registration.
Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Address
Hutchings Road
London
SE28 8AT
England
Telephone
0151 482 9230
Website
https://suppliers.multiquote.com
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