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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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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process entails a call-off contract from the Office for Students (OfS) Framework concerning the assessment of financial risk and transformation planning at higher education providers. Titled "GB-Bristol: Call-off contract from OfS Framework for the Assessment of Financial Risk and Transformation Planning at Higher Education Providers," this tender falls under the category of financial management consultancy services, with an industry classification code of 79412000. Located in the South West of the United Kingdom, the contract is valued at £100,000. While the tender stage is complete with an award status active, notable dates include the tender period ending on 23 February 2026 and the contract period spanning from 24 February 2026 to 30 April 2026. The Office for Students serves as the buying organisation.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for large-scale consultancy firms specialising in financial management and transformation planning. Although the procurement method is not specified, the focus on assessing financial risk within higher education institutions could benefit firms with expertise in strategic financial consultancy and educational transformation frameworks. Despite the lack of suitability for SMEs or VCSEs as per the current details, businesses with capacity for detailed financial analysis and strategic advisory in academic environments will find this tender fitting to expand their market presence. The collaboration could also lead to long-term partnerships with educational bodies, enhancing visibility and expertise in the educational finance sector.

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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-b5fd17-68503677-6557-4832-9b42-f9dc29387112
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86643d8f-7da6-490f-bc9a-e4fa322bb9e8
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2026 - 30 Apr 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 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

TENEO FINANCIAL ADVISORY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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