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Independent Review and Future Design of Group Business Support Services - AWARD

Education Training Collective - e-Tendering System

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31 Mar 2026 at 13:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by the Education Training Collective (ETC) has reached the Award stage for the contract titled "Independent Review and Future Design of Group Business Support Services". This contract falls under the industry category of "Business and management consultancy and related services" and involves a structured, evidence-led review of administrative and business support services following organisational growth. The tender was conducted using an open procedure, targeting services suitable for larger entities rather than SMEs or VCSEs. Located in Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom, with the contract work anticipated to span from 1st May 2026 to 30th June 2026, ETC has appointed Quadrant-Insights as the supplier for this project.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in transformative consultancy, particularly those capable of facilitating organisational reviews and structuring support services. Established agencies that have experience in supporting expanded educational entities would be well-suited to benefit from the insights gained through this contract, potentially leveraging these experiences to secure future partnerships within the sector. Given the focus on comprehensive governance and delivery of business services, firms adept in strategic development and administration could see substantial growth through their successful involvement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Review and Future Design of Group Business Support Services - AWARD

Notice Description

The Education Training Collective (Etc.) is seeking to appoint an experienced and innovative third-party agency to conduct an independent review and future design of Group business support services. Following a period of merger and organisational growth, administrative and business support activities across the Authority have developed organically within local teams and functions. While educational provision remains strong, the Group now seeks a structured, evidence-led review of how administrative and business support services are organised, delivered and governed across the Group.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f185d06a-eee4-4422-86d8-c1cdd02f7abe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d2de5bb-1016-496e-8b0c-3471132b4220
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Education Training Collective - e-Tendering System
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON-ON-TEES
Postcode
TS17 6FB
Postcode Area
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Quadrant-Insights

Further Information

Notice Documents

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