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Ofcom Board Evaluation

OFCOM

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01 Sep 2025 at 10:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Ofcom, a sub-central government public authority based in London, involves a limited competition method for the independent evaluation of Ofcom's board. The contract, titled "Ofcom Board Evaluation," falls under the services category, specifically in business and management consultancy. The procurement process is now in the Award stage, having been completed on 1st September 2025, and was awarded to Independent Audit Ltd. The contract, valued at £69,600, commenced on 1st September 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026. Both the buying organisation and the awarded supplier are located in the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in consultancy services. The procurement was executed using a competitive but limited approach, which can be advantageous for well-positioned SMEs that specialise in governance, risk management, and evaluation services. Companies with expertise in providing independent and comprehensive consultancy are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Additionally, businesses in the same sector may consider this as a benchmark for similar opportunities within governmental bodies or public sector entities.

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Notice Title

Ofcom Board Evaluation

Notice Description

This procurement is for an independent evaluation of Ofcom's board.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05911d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052729-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£69,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 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
OFCOM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementnotice@ofcom.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INDEPENDENT AUDIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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