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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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23 Apr 2026 at 10:40

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Summary of the contracting process

In the procurement process led by the Office for Students, a call-off contract has been awarded for the assessment of financial risk and transformation planning at higher education providers. This contract is classified under the financial management consultancy services category with a substantial value of £150,000. The awarding process reached the completion stage with BDO LLP fulfilling the role of the supplier. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and ended on 13th April 2026, covering services within the South West region of the United Kingdom. Initiated as a tender, the award was confirmed on 31st March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the financial consultancy sector to engage with educational institutions seeking advisory services in financial risk management. While the existing contract has been awarded to a large-scale firm, BDO LLP, similar tenders could create openings for businesses possessing specialised capabilities in assessing financial strategies for public education entities. Firms with strong analytical skills in financial planning and risk assessment could particularly benefit from pursuing similar contracts, aligning their services with public-sector requirements to support organisational transformation in higher education settings.

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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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2fc7eef7-730a-4778-992b-76950af13a20
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e870d6eb-3b86-49d5-b09a-302cb73b70f1
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 13 Apr 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

BDO

Further Information

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