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Review of Regional Hubs

Ofsted

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20 Nov 2025 at 18:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Review of Regional Hubs" has been completed by Ofsted, a UK-based authority focused on education. This contract falls under the "General management consultancy services" category, with the aim of assessing regional hubs' development and identifying potential areas for improvement. The procurement was facilitated within the UK, specifically the UKD region, and was conducted under the Crown Commercial Service framework RM6309, Lot 2. This tender process, identified by its limited procurement method, did not require prior publication of a competition call, reflecting its alignment with established CCS guidelines. The contract was awarded to PA Consulting Ltd on 30th September 2025, for a value of £140,000, highlighting the streamlined, direct award process without additional options.

This contract presents significant opportunities for companies in the management consultancy sector, particularly those with experience in strategic and policy advice within the education sector. Businesses possessing capabilities in analysing and improving organisational frameworks would find this tender aligned with their service offerings. The streamlined procurement method without prior competition highlights the importance of having access to government frameworks for eligible companies. PA Consulting Ltd, a large consultancy firm based in London, was successful, demonstrating that well-established consultancies with existing framework engagements are well-suited to such tenders, allowing for seamless entry into similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Review of Regional Hubs

Notice Description

To review regional hubs and assess how well they have developed and to identify any areas for improvement

Lot Information

Lot 1

To review regional hubs and assess how well they have developed and to identify any areas for improvement. The contract has been awarded via Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework RM6309 - Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4), Lot 2: Strategy & Policy, Advice.

Procurement Information

The contract has been awarded in accordance with the CCS framework Buyer Guide.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e5ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075856-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ofsted
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PA Consulting Ltd

Further Information

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