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GB-Bristol: Call-off contract from OfS Framework for the Assessment of Financial Risk and Transformation Planning at Higher Education Providers

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS

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21 Mar 2025 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Students (OfS) has completed a public procurement process for the call-off contract from the OfS Framework concerning the assessment of financial risk and transformation planning at higher education providers. This procurement, classified under financial management consultancy services (CPV: 79412000), was conducted in the region of South West, United Kingdom, with a contract value of £135,000 GBP. The tender period ended on 14th February 2025, with the contract period running from 17th February 2025 to 14th March 2025. The award stage of this procurement was finalized with the award dated 14th February 2025 and published on 21st March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial consultancy, particularly those with expertise in the higher education sector. Companies like Teneo Financial Advisory Limited, which was the awarded supplier, are well-suited for such contracts. The focus on transformation planning and financial risk assessment indicates a need for high-level consultancy skills and the capacity to manage substantial projects within strict deadlines, making it an attractive prospect for large-scale consultancy firms looking to expand their client base in the education sector.

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Notice Title

GB-Bristol: Call-off contract from OfS Framework for the Assessment of Financial Risk and Transformation Planning at Higher Education Providers

Notice Description

Call-off contract from OfS Framework for the Assessment of Financial Risk and Transformation Planning at Higher Education Providers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-063e39d3-c4de-4a1f-bcb5-3697b261eba1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6533eedd-40e9-4d21-afef-79caae9fbf18
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2025 - 14 Mar 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR STUDENTS
Contact Name
Paul Halsall
Contact Email
procurement@officeforstudents.org.uk
Contact Phone
01179317149

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8SR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Gifford
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TENEO FINANCIAL ADVISORY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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