Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c43-6b7b-718e-a3ff-19014a8910e4/strategic-financial-advice-and-due-diligence closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Strategic Financial Advice and Due Diligence [Sefton Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/sefton-council) Estimated value £30,000 to £50,000 Published 15 Apr 2019 Deadline Closed 26 Apr 2019 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Sefton MBC is exploring a potential strategic partnership in the leisure and tourism sector and is seeking external support with due diligence on the partner. In addition, expert advice regarding the finalisation of the partnership structure and the development of a business plan is required for the partnership to deliver economic and social value to the Council and for the borough of Sefton. Due diligence on a proposed partner is required to identify the key revenue and cost drivers of the business. Operating results of the Company on a combined/consolidated basis - including information contained in prior year financial statements - will need to be understood and specific financial and visitor information, i.e. the detail behind income and expenditure levels, will be required alongside the following: • Cash flow detail and trends; • Contracts; • Creditors / Debtors and robustness of Balance Sheet; • Accounts payable and receivable processes and procedures; • An understanding of key fixed and variable income/expenditure items; • Focus on "one-off" and/or unusual items; • Consideration of normal working capital requirement; • Understand any credit arrangements. Alongside the exercise regarding due diligence, support will be needed to determine the partnership structure in conjunction with legal advice. This will include a requirement for expertise in the development of a detailed business plan - and financial plan including consolidated cash flow, profit and loss and balance sheet - which will have the ability to run different scenarios based on changes to assumptions and/or delivery options. Support may also include perspective on the structure and shareholders' agreement for the new company. Read full description ## CPV classification Financial consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/a6dd6d36-ce5a-4cb2-a36b-cacfe94d1f74) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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