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title: "Board effectiveness review"
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# Board effectiveness review

Buyer: THAMES FREEPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e2ae

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Board effectiveness review," has been conducted by Thames Freeport, a public undertaking based in London, UK. The process has reached the award stage as of 17th November 2025. The procurement involves delivering business and management consultancy services, specifically focusing on a comprehensive review of board effectiveness over a structured four-phase programme. The contract was awarded to IRG Advisors LLP, with services expected to commence on 18th November 2025 and conclude by 12th October 2026. This tender fell under the 'limited' procurement method, indicating a below-threshold competition, and was categorised under the "Research and development consultancy services" CPV code. The main location for service delivery will be within the United Kingdom, specifically in regions denoted as UKI31 and UKI52.

This tender presents growth opportunities for large consultancy firms with expertise in organisational governance and strategic board development, as well as those offering business and management consultancy services. Given the limited competition method and the specialised nature of the services required, businesses equipped with a substantial portfolio in similar consultancy services would find this contract highly relevant. Businesses seeking to foster relationships with public undertakings or enter the public procurement sector with a focus on board review and management consultancy will find participating in such tenders beneficial for long-term growth and development.

## Notice

The appointed supplier will deliver a comprehensive Board Effectiveness Review across four structured phases: Phase 1: Context Setting This phase will enable the supplier to engage with TFP to establish context, objectives and priorities: * Engagement with the Board Task Force to confirm objectives and priorities. * Consultation with the CEO/Head of Programmes to understand governance structures and review relevant documentation. * Agreement of project timeline and deliverables. Phase 2: Data Collection This phase will provide an opportunity to gather data in support of the deployment of surveys: * Review of Board documentation (agendas, minutes, terms of reference). * Deployment of two online surveys: o Board governance and effectiveness self-assessment. o Board skills matrix (excluding CEO). * Review of Standing Committees. Phase 3: Validation and Analysis (September-December 2025) This phase will be to validate and analyse in support of the drafting of the board effectiveness report and supporting recommendations: * Observation of Board meeting * One-to-one interviews with Board members. * Drafting of the Board Effectiveness Report, including: o Key findings and triangulated analysis. o Recommendations on governance, decision-making, dynamics, and capability. Phase 4: Feedback and Development Planning This phase is to feedback findings and recommendations to TFP: * Presentation of findings to the Board Task Force. * Facilitation of feedback session with the full Board. * Support in drafting a Board Development Plan. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=992503175

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074482-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2025 - 12 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,420 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THAMES FREEPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC3R 7NQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Tower |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IRG ADVISORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2025 at 15:41 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074482-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074482-2025
  17th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=992503175
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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