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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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23 Apr 2026 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the assessment of financial risk and transformation planning at higher education providers is now complete. The Office for Students, located in Bristol, led this contract under the OfS Framework within the financial management consultancy services sector. The contract was awarded to Deloitte LLP, a large-scale supplier, with the procurement method not specified. Covering the South West region of the United Kingdom, it moved from the tender stage, which ended on 13 April 2026, to an award status on the same date, with final award notices published on 23 April 2026. The contract period runs from 14 April 2026 to 30 June 2026, with a total value of £100,000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large organisational suppliers experienced in financial management and consultancy. Given its focus on assessing financial risks and supporting transformation planning in higher education, firms that specialise in financial consulting, particularly those with a history of collaborating with educational institutions, are well-suited to benefit. Additionally, companies looking to expand their client base and establish long-term partnerships within the South West of the UK will find this contract favourable. Although suitability specifically favours larger enterprises over SMEs and VCSEs, expertise in financial consultancy could enhance competitive positioning.

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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-ebf4a860-0602-405e-a278-5c26d9946b70
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d8aaf7f-fc40-4541-910d-ce41436b60db
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 30 Jun 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

DELOITTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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