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Board Effectiveness Review

GENERAL PHARMACEUTICAL COUNCIL

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28 Apr 2026 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

The General Pharmaceutical Council has awarded a contract for consultancy services titled "Board Effectiveness Review". This consultancy will explore board culture, decision-making dynamics, and governance structures, aligning strategic goals and inclusive practices within council dynamics. The procurement, initiated through tender and now at the award stage, was completed on 21 April 2026 with VELES CONSULTING LIMITED being the appointed supplier. Though below the threshold, this contract offers substantial business involvement in London and various regions across the United Kingdom, reflecting the active engagement across multiple delivery locations. The contract, valued at £45,000 gross, covers consultancy services within the business and management category, with a signed period extending until 20 July 2026.

This opportunity offers significant growth potential for consultancy firms focused on enhancing board effectiveness and corporate governance within public authority contexts. Given the business and management consultancy scope, companies with experience in culture analysis, governance structures, and inclusion practices in organisational dynamics would find themselves well-positioned to compete in future offerings of this calibre. VELES CONSULTING LIMITED, classified as a small to medium-sized enterprise, highlights the inclusivity for smaller businesses to engage in meaningful collaborations with government bodies like the General Pharmaceutical Council, further extending their network and influence across various UK regions.

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Notice Title

Board Effectiveness Review

Notice Description

The Authority's requirements for the consultancy services are set out in Schedule 1A In providing the consultancy services, the Consultancy agrees to: Co-create and deliver a tailored Board Effectiveness Review that goes beyond compliance and structure to examine culture, relationships, and behavioural dynamics. The review should consider: * Board culture, behaviours, quality of challenge and decision-making. * Working relationships between the Council, the Chair, the Chief Executive and the Executive team and how the Council work collectively. * The independence of the Council in their oversight role as critical friend * Governance structures and committee effectiveness. * Clarity of responsibilities, delegations, and committee effectiveness. * The quality of debate, challenge, and support. * Meeting processes, information flows and strategic alignment. * How values, trust, psychological safety and inclusive practice are experienced in Council dynamics.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068d11
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038710-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2026 - 20 Jul 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
GENERAL PHARMACEUTICAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QJ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VELES CONSULTING

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