Award

Target Operating Model Design

BORDER TO COAST PENSIONS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Mar 2026 at 15:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

23 Mar 2026 at 15:02

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

20 Mar 2026 at 09:35

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Border to Coast Pensions Partnership Limited, a sub-central government public authority headquartered in Leeds, revolves around the Target Operating Model Design, specifically within the financial consultancy services industry. The procurement method chosen was direct, below-threshold procurement without competition. This contract, valued at £90,000, officially commenced on 24 March 2026 and is set to conclude on 19 May 2026. The associated contracts and awards are now active and complete, with contract signing occurring on 23 March 2026. Notable parties in this process include Border to Coast Pensions Partnership Limited as the buyer and Strata Financial Services Consulting Ltd of London as the supplier.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in financial consultancy services. The direct procurement method favours SMEs like Strata Financial Services Consulting Ltd, a suitable contender due to their expertise in financial consulting. Businesses experienced in delivering tailored operating models and possessing capabilities to handle substantial projects within stringent timelines are poised to benefit from such engagements. The completion of this award indicates potential future opportunities within similar niche areas, fostering potential growth within smaller consultancy firms targeting public sector projects. This engagement can enhance the profile and prestige of selected firms within the industry, ensuring further competitive business prospects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Target Operating Model Design

Notice Description

Strata to provide support with initial target operating model design for the Reporting Project.This SOW is an addendum to the contract with Strata for I&DP implementation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066fdb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026376-2026
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

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2026 - 19 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BORDER TO COAST PENSIONS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 2HJ
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STRATA FINANCIAL SERVICES CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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