---
title: "Review of Regional Hubs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e5ec"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFSTED"
published: "2025-11-20"
---

# Review of Regional Hubs

Buyer: OFSTED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e5ec

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Review of Regional Hubs" has been completed by Ofsted, a UK-based authority focused on education. This contract falls under the "General management consultancy services" category, with the aim of assessing regional hubs' development and identifying potential areas for improvement. The procurement was facilitated within the UK, specifically the UKD region, and was conducted under the Crown Commercial Service framework RM6309, Lot 2. This tender process, identified by its limited procurement method, did not require prior publication of a competition call, reflecting its alignment with established CCS guidelines. The contract was awarded to PA Consulting Ltd on 30th September 2025, for a value of £140,000, highlighting the streamlined, direct award process without additional options.

This contract presents significant opportunities for companies in the management consultancy sector, particularly those with experience in strategic and policy advice within the education sector. Businesses possessing capabilities in analysing and improving organisational frameworks would find this tender aligned with their service offerings. The streamlined procurement method without prior competition highlights the importance of having access to government frameworks for eligible companies. PA Consulting Ltd, a large consultancy firm based in London, was successful, demonstrating that well-established consultancies with existing framework engagements are well-suited to such tenders, allowing for seamless entry into similar procurement opportunities.

## Notice

To review regional hubs and assess how well they have developed and to identify any areas for improvement

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To review regional hubs and assess how well they have developed and to identify any areas for improvement. The contract has been awarded via Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework RM6309 - Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4), Lot 2: Strategy & Policy, Advice.

### Procurement Information

The contract has been awarded in accordance with the CCS framework Buyer Guide.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075856-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £140,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFSTED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2025 at 18:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075856-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

## Provenance

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