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title: "GB-Bristol: Call-off contract from OfS Framework for the Assessment of Financial Risk and Transformation Planning at Higher Education Providers"
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# GB-Bristol: Call-off contract from OfS Framework for the Assessment of Financial Risk and Transformation Planning at Higher Education Providers

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STUDENTS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2fc7eef7-730a-4778-992b-76950af13a20

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## Summary

In the procurement process led by the Office for Students, a call-off contract has been awarded for the assessment of financial risk and transformation planning at higher education providers. This contract is classified under the financial management consultancy services category with a substantial value of £150,000. The awarding process reached the completion stage with BDO LLP fulfilling the role of the supplier. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and ended on 13th April 2026, covering services within the South West region of the United Kingdom. Initiated as a tender, the award was confirmed on 31st March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the financial consultancy sector to engage with educational institutions seeking advisory services in financial risk management. While the existing contract has been awarded to a large-scale firm, BDO LLP, similar tenders could create openings for businesses possessing specialised capabilities in assessing financial strategies for public education entities. Firms with strong analytical skills in financial planning and risk assessment could particularly benefit from pursuing similar contracts, aligning their services with public-sector requirements to support organisational transformation in higher education settings.

## Notice

Call-off contract from OfS Framework for the Assessment of Financial Risk and Transformation Planning at Higher Education Providers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e870d6eb-3b86-49d5-b09a-302cb73b70f1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 13 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | OFFICE FOR STUDENTS |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8SR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Gifford |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e870d6eb-3b86-49d5-b09a-302cb73b70f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e870d6eb-3b86-49d5-b09a-302cb73b70f1
  23rd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1031117467
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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