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title: "Board Development"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05512b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFFICE FOR STUDENTS"
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# Board Development

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STUDENTS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05512b

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## Summary

The "Board Development" tender conducted by the Office for Students, a central government public authority based in Bristol, has reached its award stage. Focused within the business services industry category, this tender aims to develop effective board working strategies, fostering a creative and consensual culture to enhance decision-making. The procurement was conducted through an open competition method, with a contract awarded to PA Consulting Services Limited, a large consultancy firm based in London. With the contract commencing from 28th July 2025, it is set to run until 27th July 2026, with an option for a 12-month extension if further development work is needed. The gross contract value is £55,200, with the contract officially signed on 27th July 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consulting services, particularly those adept at fostering organisational development and enhancing governance frameworks. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were especially welcomed to submit bids during the tender stage, reflecting the inclusive nature of the procurement process. Businesses with a strong track record in delivering strategic advice and tailored development initiatives aligned to organisational needs would find this contract particularly beneficial for showcasing their capabilities and expanding their client base. The open competition offered by the Office for Students ensures diverse participation, promoting fair competition and enabling growth for businesses in the consulting sector.

## Notice

The focus of the development activity being commissioned in this tender will be to create a shared understanding of the most effective ways of working for the board given its role and current context, and then support the establishment of those ways of working. The priority will be to establish a creative and consensual culture which optimises the contributions of members and the quality of decision-making. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=977117592

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract may be extended for 12 months to deliver further development work to maximise positive impacts if required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052762-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £46,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PA CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2025 at 11:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052762-2025
- 20 Jun 2025 at 15:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034163-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052762-2025
  1st September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034163-2025
  20th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=977117592
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/74B4RG7572
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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