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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 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Students (OfS) has completed the procurement process titled "GB-Bristol: Call-off contract from OfS Framework for the Assessment of Financial Risk and Transformation Planning at Higher Education Providers". This contract, valued at £60,000, falls under the industry category of financial management consultancy services (CPV code 79412000). The project's location is in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period starting on 4th March 2025 and concluding on 30th April 2025. The award stage of the procurement was finalised on 3rd March 2025, and the awarded contract notice was published on 21st March 2025. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP has been selected as the supplier for this contract.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for large consultancies specialising in financial management and transformation planning, particularly within the higher education sector. Businesses with a robust background in financial risk assessment and strategic planning for educational institutions will find this contract valuable for expanding their clientele and demonstrating their expertise in a competitive market. Though this specific contract has been awarded, similar future tenders from OfS may provide further opportunities for growth and partnership within the educational consultancy domain.

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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-b5fd17-262be22c-c4bc-4701-abc3-8c44db23da41
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30a8fe3d-8352-4661-87e2-6e3696bf9518
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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 1-6 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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