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title: "Board effectiveness review"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e2b8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THAMES FREEPORT"
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# Board effectiveness review

Buyer: THAMES FREEPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e2b8

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## Summary

Thames Freeport, a public undertaking based in London, United Kingdom, recently completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "Board Effectiveness Review." The contract involves providing consultancy services to evaluate and enhance board governance. This procurement falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services, with the contract period running from 18th November 2025 to 12th October 2026. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, indicative of a below-threshold competitive process, and the award notice was published on 17th November 2025. IRG Advisors LLP, a large-scale supplier also based in London, secured the contract as the sole bidder, with a total contract value of £70,104 gross.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in consultancy concerning research, development, and governance. Although the procurement process was limited to a select group of potential suppliers, businesses with expert capabilities in board effectiveness and management consultancy can explore similar opportunities in this industry category. Firms providing robust consultancy services, particularly those involved in organisational governance and strategic development, would have a competitive edge in such contracts. Participating in these tenders could enhance their portfolio and lead to long-term strategic partnerships with public sector bodies like Thames Freeport.

## 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/074502-2025 |
| 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 16:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074502-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074502-2025
  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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