Tender

Independent Review and Future Design of Group Business Support Services

THE EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE

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Tender

27 Feb 2026 at 10:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The Education Training Collective, a public authority within sub-central government, has initiated an open tender process titled "Independent Review and Future Design of Group Business Support Services." Based in Thornaby, United Kingdom, the organisation is seeking a specialised agency to evaluate and redesign its Group business support functions following growth and mergers. This service contract falls under business and management consultancy and related services, specifically targeting improvements in administrative operations. The procurement method is below threshold open competition, with electronic submissions allowed. Key dates to remember are 11th March 2026 for the enquiry period deadline and 20th March 2026 for tender submissions, while the contract period is scheduled from 1st May to 30th June 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in business and management services, particularly those experienced in organisational restructuring and efficiency reviews. Firms that can deliver a structured, evidence-led evaluation and propose a future design for administrative and business support operations are most suited to compete for this project. The emphasis on quality (80%) over price (20%) in the award criteria signals a prioritisation of expertise and innovative solutions. Enterprises capable of demonstrating high-quality service delivery in the context of educational institutions and their unique organisational structures stand to benefit from this procurement project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Review and Future Design of Group Business Support Services

Notice Description

The Education Training Collective (Etc.) is seeking to appoint an experienced and innovative third-party agency to conduct an independent review and future design of Group business support services. Following a period of merger and organisational growth, administrative and business support activities across the Authority have developed organically within local teams and functions. While educational provision remains strong, the Group now seeks a structured, evidence-led review of how administrative and business support services are organised, delivered and governed across the Group.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e01
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017771-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
THORNABY
Postcode
TS17 6FB
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham
Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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