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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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11 Apr 2025 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Students (OfS) has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "GB-Bristol: Call-off contract from OfS Framework for the Assessment of Financial Risk and Transformation Planning at Higher Education Providers." This contract falls under the industry category of financial management consultancy services and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at award, having been awarded to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. The contract period commences on 2nd April 2025 and ends on 9th June 2025, with an overall value of GBP 150,000.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in financial management consultancy, particularly those experienced in assessing financial risks and planning transformations in higher education. While large consultancy firms are best suited to compete in this process, it emphasises the demand for expertise in financial assessments within the education sector. The Office for Students aims to ensure robust financial planning and stability across higher education providers, creating a valuable opportunity for firms with relevant capabilities to leverage their skills in a pivotal and impactful domain.

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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-e00b6954-7928-4dfe-b7b8-31768935a3aa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8c91106-ad03-423d-af69-aa222e786c17
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 9 Jun 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
Paul Halsall
Contact Email
procurement@officeforstudents.org.uk
Contact Phone
01179317149

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

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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