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Strategic Planning Consultant for Middlesbrough College Group

MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Sep 2025 at 09:57

Tender

28 Aug 2025 at 08:24

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, led by Middlesbrough College, seeks to appoint a Strategic Planning Consultant to assist with developing their Strategic Plan for 2026-2031. The process, which follows an open competition method below the threshold, has now reached the award stage. Located in Middlesbrough, UK, the project falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services. Key dates include the contract signing on the 22nd of September 2025, with the contract period beginning on the 1st of October 2025 and ending on the 31st of March 2026.

Such opportunities offer prime growth potential for consultancies experienced in educational contexts and strategic planning. This tender provides the successful bidder a chance to engage in significant consultancy work, including public perception studies and stakeholder workshops. Businesses with strong capabilities in stakeholder engagement, project management, and strategic planning approach could leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and gain a foothold in further education consultancy. The contract awarded to PRO EXCELLENCE PARTNERSHIP LTD underscores the demand for large-scale consultancies capable of delivering comprehensive and effective strategic services.

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Notice Title

Strategic Planning Consultant for Middlesbrough College Group

Notice Description

We are seeking an experienced consultancy to support the development of our Strategic Plan 2026-2031 through a programme of research, consultation, and facilitation tailored to the Further Education context. The successful provider will conduct a public perception study, review and advise on branding, facilitate a number of stakeholder workshops, and provide support in the development of the plan.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058f03
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058396-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE
Contact Name
Sarah Richardson
Contact Email
se.richardson@mbro.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01642 333818

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS2 1AD
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRO EXCELLENCE PARTNERSHIP

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