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Leadership Discovery

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS

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20 Mar 2026 at 16:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) has completed the procurement process titled "Leadership Discovery", aimed at providing advice and recommendations on Ofsted's leadership framework. The contract, valued at £88,440, was awarded to KPMG LLP. The procurement was conducted through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the industry category being business and management consultancy services. The tender was specifically targeting the region of England and aligns with the services procurement category. Key dates include the tender period closing on 12th April 2026 and the contract period starting on 13th April 2026, ending on 22nd May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those offering expertise in business and management consultancy services. It is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). With the contract focusing on providing strategic advice to Ofsted, companies with a strong background in educational consultancy and leadership frameworks would be well-positioned to compete. The selective procurement method underscores the emphasis on engaging suppliers capable of delivering specialised services in leadership development.

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Notice Title

Leadership Discovery

Notice Description

To appoint a supplier that provides advice and makes recommendations on Ofsted's leadership framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-42f68028-49b1-40f9-99c4-cff39ce97507
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a3d9dba-4e8c-43c9-92e9-7509308c5a47
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£88,440 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£88,440 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 22 May 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
OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
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
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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