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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 15:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Students (OfS), located in Bristol, has awarded a call-off contract from its framework for assessing financial risk and transformation planning at higher education providers. The contract, concerning financial management consultancy services, falls under the industry category with CPV code 79412000. The procurement process was initiated as a tender and has recently moved to the award stage, with a total value of £145,620 GBP. The delivery location for the services is the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract period commenced on 12th November 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in financial consultancy, particularly those capable of managing and assessing financial risks and planning transformation at educational institutions. Although suitable for larger organisations due to the nature of the requirements, businesses with proven expertise in financial management within the educational sector are well-positioned to compete. BDO LLP has been successfully awarded the contract, highlighting the competitive landscape and the potential for experienced firms to engage with public sector contracts aiming to enhance financial resilience in higher education.

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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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e286f305-e3ff-4f4a-9d45-f6b22c17c5b2
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
£145,620 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£145,620 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Nov 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 1-6 months
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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