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Role Architecture Review

BANK OF ENGLAND

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26 May 2026 at 11:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England, operating as a central government public authority, has completed a procurement process concerning the review of its role architecture. This tender, titled "Role Architecture Review," was executed through a direct procurement method without competition, indicating its below-threshold status. The awarded contract was signed on 20th February 2026, and covers services classified under building consultancy, specifically focusing on hosting a series of workshops. The project commenced on 1st April 2026 and is scheduled to conclude by 31st May 2026, taking place primarily in the United Kingdom. Korn Ferry (UK) Limited, a large-scale supplier based in London, has been engaged as the service provider for this contract.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in organizational structure and role architecture. While this contract has already been awarded, similar future opportunities could be lucrative for businesses capable of delivering strategic consultancy services tailored to public sector requirements. Companies with an emphasis on collaborative workshop facilitation and strategic advisory services would be well-suited to engage with comparable procurement exercises in the future, offering the potential to support public authorities in enhancing organisational frameworks.

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Notice Title

Role Architecture Review

Notice Description

This outlines a series of workshops focused on exploring the best ways to structure our role architecture.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a342
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048649-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315200 - Building consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 May 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
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2R 8AH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KORN FERRY (UK

Further Information

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