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Efficiency and Value for Money Consultancy

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS

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04 Dec 2025 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Students has recently concluded a procurement process for consultancy services titled "Efficiency and Value for Money Consultancy." Positioned under the industry category of business analysis consultancy services, this procurement was awarded to Pimpernello Ltd. The consultancy addresses needs in the South West region of the UK and is classified under central government as a public authority. Initiated via a direct procurement method, it did not involve competition as it was below threshold level. The process has reached the award and contract stage, with key activities scheduled from 3rd November 2025 to 20th March 2026. The legal basis for this procurement is tied to the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.

This tender opens avenues for businesses in consultancy services, particularly those specialising in business analysis and efficiency improvement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as Pimpernello Ltd, can find lucrative opportunities as suppliers for government contracts, delivering high-value services. With a contract amount of GBP 48,000, there is potential for firms providing specialised consultancy to tap into government projects, enhancing their credibility and experience within this sector. Businesses seeking to diversify or expand their client base within the public sector may find such contracts directly beneficial to growth and greater market penetration.

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Notice Title

Efficiency and Value for Money Consultancy

Notice Description

Efficiency and Value for Money Consultancy services To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=995970073

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef0b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079877-2025
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 20 Mar 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 STUDENTS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@officeforstudents.org.uk
Contact Phone
0117 931 7149

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8SR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Gifford
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PIMPERNELLO

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