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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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09 Mar 2026 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by the Office for Students, involves a call-off contract from the OfS Framework, focusing on the assessment of financial risk and transformation planning at higher education providers. It falls under the industry category of financial management consultancy services and is situated in the South West of the United Kingdom. The procurement has reached the award stage as of 9th March 2026, with Deloitte LLP being the awarded supplier. The contract period spans from 1st August 2025 to 30th September 2025, with a contract value of £120,000. This process was initiated as a tender, although specific procurement method details were not provided.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large consultancy firms looking to expand their involvement with higher education financial services in the UK. By engaging with such government contracts, businesses can enhance their reputability and establish strong connections within the education sector. The project does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, indicating that larger scale firms like Deloitte LLP are particularly well-suited to compete given the scope and nature of the services required. The contract focuses on strategic consultancy, which requires robust expertise in financial and risk management specific to educational institutions.

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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-b5fd17-7f984597-6e3b-4e5e-aa5d-a0849446fb25
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7227832a-a8b6-48d3-b877-a75da6c47214
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
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 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

DELOITTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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