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Provision of Professional Services to aid in Delivery Support for the ESEG Recovery Plan

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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20 Oct 2025 at 12:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics has completed a procurement process titled "Provision of Professional Services to aid in Delivery Support for the ESEG Recovery Plan," which falls within the industry category of miscellaneous business-related services. The procurement process involved delivering services such as design, assurance, and leadership coaching to enhance the effectiveness of current practices. The contract was awarded directly, below the threshold without competition, and is focused on delivering services within the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKL region. The process reached the award stage with the contract signed on 8th September 2025 and services set to be delivered from 1st October 2025 to 31st January 2026.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy and professional services, particularly those with expertise in strategic planning and leadership development. SMEs, akin to the awarded supplier, The Change Pathfinder, would find similar opportunities advantageous, allowing them to leverage their specialised skills in design and delivery coaching. The need for critical friend assurance and capability building positions the procurement as an excellent growth opportunity for organisations capable of offering unique insights and fostering transformational leadership. Businesses functioning as critical friends in other industries may find this model replicable, expanding their service offerings across various sectors.

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Notice Title

Provision of Professional Services to aid in Delivery Support for the ESEG Recovery Plan

Notice Description

Professional Services to support the delivery of ESP including Deliverables to support effective design, assurance and delivery of the plan Critical friend assurance of current practice and constraint Design, delivery and leadership expertise used to coach senior leaders and build capability

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cfc5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066717-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialteam@ons.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE CHANGE PATHFINDER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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