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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-b5fd17-9391f2ee-e94a-4d2e-bc97-4b8f05b7ff6e

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## Summary

The Office for Students (OfS), located in Bristol, has awarded a call-off contract from its framework for assessing financial risk and transformation planning at higher education providers. The contract, concerning financial management consultancy services, falls under the industry category with CPV code 79412000. The procurement process was initiated as a tender and has recently moved to the award stage, with a total value of £145,620 GBP. The delivery location for the services is the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract period commenced on 12th November 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in financial consultancy, particularly those capable of managing and assessing financial risks and planning transformation at educational institutions. Although suitable for larger organisations due to the nature of the requirements, businesses with proven expertise in financial management within the educational sector are well-positioned to compete. BDO LLP has been successfully awarded the contract, highlighting the competitive landscape and the potential for experienced firms to engage with public sector contracts aiming to enhance financial resilience in higher education.

## 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/e286f305-e3ff-4f4a-9d45-f6b22c17c5b2 |
| 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 | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Nov 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £145,620 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £145,620 |
| 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

- 9 Mar 2026 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e286f305-e3ff-4f4a-9d45-f6b22c17c5b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e286f305-e3ff-4f4a-9d45-f6b22c17c5b2
  9th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1020320645
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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