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22 Jul 2026 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by The University of Birmingham, sought BPAS DB consulting services for Accounting, GPP governance, and death in service for the 2024-2025 period. This contract falls under the financial consultancy services category and was specifically completed using a direct procurement method below the threshold, meaning it was awarded without competition. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with Towers Watson Limited supplying the services. Although the legal framework was based on the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation, the tender was located in the United Kingdom, with active contract dates from 3rd January 2025 to 31st July 2025.

This tender offers businesses in the financial consultancy sector an opportunity to provide specialised services to a prestigious educational institution. Companies well-suited to compete in similar tenders could be those experienced in handling financial consultancy in an educational or government context, particularly those accustomed to procurement processes without usual competitive bidding. The association with a recognised institution like The University of Birmingham could bolster a company's portfolio and open doors to future opportunities in the public sector, enhancing business growth and visibility.

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Notice Title

BPAS DB consulting fees for Accounting, GPP governance and death in service 24-25

Notice Description

BPAS DB consulting fees for Accounting, GPP governance and death in service 24-25, as per the SSA process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d112
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069262-2026
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

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£66,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jan 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOWERS WATSON

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