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title: "Independent Review and Future Design of Group Business Support Services - AWARD"
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# Independent Review and Future Design of Group Business Support Services - AWARD

Buyer: EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE - E-TENDERING SYSTEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f185d06a-eee4-4422-86d8-c1cdd02f7abe

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by the Education Training Collective (ETC) has reached the Award stage for the contract titled "Independent Review and Future Design of Group Business Support Services". This contract falls under the industry category of "Business and management consultancy and related services" and involves a structured, evidence-led review of administrative and business support services following organisational growth. The tender was conducted using an open procedure, targeting services suitable for larger entities rather than SMEs or VCSEs. Located in Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom, with the contract work anticipated to span from 1st May 2026 to 30th June 2026, ETC has appointed Quadrant-Insights as the supplier for this project.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in transformative consultancy, particularly those capable of facilitating organisational reviews and structuring support services. Established agencies that have experience in supporting expanded educational entities would be well-suited to benefit from the insights gained through this contract, potentially leveraging these experiences to secure future partnerships within the sector. Given the focus on comprehensive governance and delivery of business services, firms adept in strategic development and administration could see substantial growth through their successful involvement.

## Notice

The Education Training Collective (Etc.) is seeking to appoint an experienced and innovative third-party agency to conduct an independent review and future design of Group business support services. Following a period of merger and organisational growth, administrative and business support activities across the Authority have developed organically within local teams and functions. While educational provision remains strong, the Group now seeks a structured, evidence-led review of how administrative and business support services are organised, delivered and governed across the Group.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d2de5bb-1016-496e-8b0c-3471132b4220 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE - E-TENDERING SYSTEM |
| Locality | STOCKTON-ON-TEES |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS17 6FB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Electoral ward | Mandale & Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QUADRANT-INSIGHTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 12:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d2de5bb-1016-496e-8b0c-3471132b4220

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d2de5bb-1016-496e-8b0c-3471132b4220
  31st March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/

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