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title: "Board Effectiveness Review"
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# Board Effectiveness Review

Buyer: GAMBLING COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2168a753-cd05-4c13-b02d-a10099eae6d4

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## Summary

The Gambling Commission has awarded a contract to RedQuadrant Limited for conducting an externally facilitated Board Effectiveness Review (BER). This review aims to assess the Commission's Board performance, identifying areas for improvement in its operations and decision-making processes. Categorised under Auditing Services (CPV: 79212000) and located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, the procurement process utilised a selective method through a framework agreement. The tender for this project concluded on 21 January 2026, with the contract active from 26 February to 31 May 2026. Findings from the BER will be presented at a Board meeting and included in the Commission's annual report.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those experienced in Board performance assessments. As the procurement was via a call-off from a framework agreement, businesses already engaged within the framework have a competitive edge. The focus on identifying skill gaps within the Board suggests that firms with expertise in organisational development could thrive. Additionally, there is potential for future work, as the contract holds an option for extension in 2029, presenting long-term growth possibilities for successful bidders.

## Notice

The Gambling Commission requires an externally facilitated Board Effectiveness Review (BER), to enable us to meet the requirements of Cabinet Office guidance for arm's-length bodies. This external BER will review the 2025-26 business year and will identify key recommendations for the Commission's Board effectiveness. We require the supplier to assess the purpose, culture, values and behaviours of the Board, as well as its' decision-making, structures and relationships. We also expect the BER to identify any skills gaps that may exist within the Board's membership. The output will be a BER report and action plan that will enable the Commission's Board to maximise its' effectiveness. This will be presented by the Supplier at a Board meeting. Findings from the BER are provided to the Board and DCMS, are reported in the Commission's annual report and accounts. As part of the resultant contract awarded, we wish to reserve the option, at the sole discretion of the Commission, to extend the contract and undertake a further BER in 2029. Please note, this is an option that the Commission wishes to reserve and does not constitute a guarantee that we will pursue this option.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f78bffe-9e79-44b4-89ef-0a463308499d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2026 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,657 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,657 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GAMBLING COMMISSION |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B2 4BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REDQUADRANT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 10:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f78bffe-9e79-44b4-89ef-0a463308499d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f78bffe-9e79-44b4-89ef-0a463308499d
  27th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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