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Funding and Financial Oversight Directorate (FFO) (formerly Corporate Assurance, restructuring Directorate) Panel: Insolvency and Restructuring Services (con_28141)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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24 Jul 2025 at 18:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Department for Education, headquartered in Westminster, London, sought insolvency and restructuring services under the tender titled "Funding and Financial Oversight Directorate (FFO) Panel: Insolvency and Restructuring Services." The procurement focused on providing financial review and options assessment expertise for a higher education provider. This tender, classified under the business services industry category, incorporated regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, and London. Based on a selective procurement method through a framework agreement, the tender reached its award stage by 13th June 2025, with a contract period running from 13th June 2025 to 31st December 2025. The contract was awarded to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, with an overall contract value of £90,142.50.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in law, marketing, consulting, and related business services. With a specific focus on insolvency and restructuring, enterprises providing specialised financial advisory services would benefit from such contracts. The project welcomes participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), presenting an excellent opportunity for these businesses to expand their reach and expertise in governmental contracts, particularly within the field of educational financial oversight and consultancy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Funding and Financial Oversight Directorate (FFO) (formerly Corporate Assurance, restructuring Directorate) Panel: Insolvency and Restructuring Services (con_28141)

Notice Description

Expert advice in the form of a financial review and options assessment on a HE provider.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d48b3005-3ff9-47be-abd4-0d088bac7360
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2aeded20-3f03-4e50-98b9-edd443f6ddff
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,142 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,142 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTMINSTER, LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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