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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 14:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Students has completed a procurement process resulting in a call-off contract from the OfS Framework for the assessment of financial risk and transformation planning at higher education providers. The winning contract, categorised under financial management consultancy services, has been awarded to KPMG LLP. The contract, valued at £85,500, is set in the South West region of the United Kingdom and covers a period from 11th March 2025 to 4th April 2025. This award follows the tender period that concluded on 10th March 2025 and the official award date on 10th March 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in financial consultancy services, particularly those with experience in the education sector. Though this specific contract has been awarded to a large firm, KPMG LLP, other businesses, especially those capable of handling complex financial assessments, may find similar future tenders from the Office for Students beneficial. Such engagements not only help in gaining credibility through governmental contracts but also support growth by providing access to significant financial projects within the higher education sector.

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Notice Information

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-b5fd17-46902b45-4210-44bf-96d2-3b36e73844b6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d9be097-d382-4ed7-8fda-9d1b8e71e3fc
Current Stage
Award
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
£85,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2025 - 4 Apr 2025 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

KPMG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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