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Tender Assessment Consultancy

BANK OF ENGLAND

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03 Aug 2026 at 14:57

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England, a central government public authority based in London, has completed a procurement process titled "Tender Assessment Consultancy." This process aimed to secure procurement consultancy services for developing tender commercial modelling and assessment approaches. The procurement method was direct and conducted below the threshold without competition. The awarded contract commenced on 3rd July 2026 and is set to conclude on 2nd September 2026, with an optional one-month extension available until 1st October 2026. This opportunity falls under the services category with the main procurement category being procurement consultancy services. The total contract value gross is £120,000, and it was awarded to TWS Partners Limited, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in Stratford-Upon-Avon.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in procurement consultancy services, especially those looking to expand their client base within the public sector. Businesses with expertise in commercial modelling and assessment approaches, and those capable of delivering strategic consultancy services, are prime candidates for such tenders. Collaborating with key institutions like the Bank of England can enhance a company's profile and create growth opportunities through exposure and experience in high-profile projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender Assessment Consultancy

Notice Description

The provision of procurement consultancy to the Bank of England for the development of tender commercial modelling and assessment approach.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06da42
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073323-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2026 - 2 Sep 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
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

TWS PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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