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External Reviews of Governance and Other Investigative Reports for Leicestershire, Leicester City, Rutland and Neighbouring Area Schools

Leicestershire County Council

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02 Dec 2025 at 10:51

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13 Jun 2025 at 13:30

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process titled "External Reviews of Governance and Other Investigative Reports for Leicestershire, Leicester City, Rutland and Neighbouring Area Schools" within the services industry category. The procurement method was an open competition below the threshold, offering an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate. The procurement stage has now advanced to the award and contract phase, with the agreement signed on 26th September 2025. The contract, valued at £48,000 (gross £57,600), runs from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2028, with an option to extend by 12 months. This contract sets the foundation for external reviews to be conducted in various schools across Leicestershire and neighbouring areas, emphasizing governance oversight.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs involved in educational consultancy and governance oversight to expand their business. The successful suppliers include Donna Moulds Education Consultant, From Context to Cognition, and others, indicating a favourable environment for specialised consultancy firms to contribute to the public sector. Companies with expertise in governance reviews and investigative reporting are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders, promising not only financial gain but also the potential to influence educational practices and standards in the regional school system. Such contracts provide a platform for growth and establishing long-term relationships with government bodies, thereby enhancing business credibility and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Reviews of Governance and Other Investigative Reports for Leicestershire, Leicester City, Rutland and Neighbouring Area Schools

Notice Description

Leicestershire County Council (The Council) is seeking to establish a standing list of formally pre-approved providers to deliver External Reviews of Governance (ERG's) and Other Investigative Reports for Leicestershire, Leicester City, Rutland and neighbouring area schools. The Governor Support & Development (GSD) at Leicestershire County Council commissions providers to complete reports such as (but not limited to) External Reviews of Governance (ERG's) and other investigative reports into governance in maintained and academy schools.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is one option to extend for 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05487e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078795-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Leicestershire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

Donna Moulds Education Consultant

From Context to Cognition

JRL Associates Limited

Keystone Knowledge

ROSE HARVEY & CO LTD

Suzanne Uprichard

The Education People

Thompson Team

Further Information

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