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PR2281-Governance Framework Support

PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN

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01 Dec 2025 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman conducted a procurement process titled "PR2281-Governance Framework Support" in the services category, focusing on research and development services and related consultancy. This process has reached the award stage, with a contract value of £13,840.50, awarded to Reed Talent Solutions Limited. The service location is specified to be in England, United Kingdom, with a contract period from 3rd November 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement method used was a direct award, which simplifies the process, reflecting its completion status as of 1st December 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the research and consultancy sector, particularly those capable of delivering governance framework support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are identified as suitably positioned to compete in such contracts, as indicated by the buyer's suitability criteria. Such opportunities can facilitate business growth by expanding service offerings and client portfolios through collaborations with public sector organisations like the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman.

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Notice Title

PR2281-Governance Framework Support

Notice Description

Provision of Governance Framework Support for PHSO.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2cc24b34-11c0-4a4c-b093-a5e7368ea2fb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c5ebbc9-6e0c-41d6-bbd6-bbc0378d885e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,608 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,840 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN
Contact Name
Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman
Contact Email
procurements@ombudsman.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3HQ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REED TALENT SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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