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title: "Efficiency and Value for Money Consultancy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ef0b"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Efficiency and Value for Money Consultancy

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STUDENTS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ef0b

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## Summary

The Office for Students has recently concluded a procurement process for consultancy services titled "Efficiency and Value for Money Consultancy." Positioned under the industry category of business analysis consultancy services, this procurement was awarded to Pimpernello Ltd. The consultancy addresses needs in the South West region of the UK and is classified under central government as a public authority. Initiated via a direct procurement method, it did not involve competition as it was below threshold level. The process has reached the award and contract stage, with key activities scheduled from 3rd November 2025 to 20th March 2026. The legal basis for this procurement is tied to the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.

This tender opens avenues for businesses in consultancy services, particularly those specialising in business analysis and efficiency improvement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as Pimpernello Ltd, can find lucrative opportunities as suppliers for government contracts, delivering high-value services. With a contract amount of GBP 48,000, there is potential for firms providing specialised consultancy to tap into government projects, enhancing their credibility and experience within this sector. Businesses seeking to diversify or expand their client base within the public sector may find such contracts directly beneficial to growth and greater market penetration.

## Notice

Efficiency and Value for Money Consultancy services To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=995970073

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079877-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 20 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £48,000 |

## 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 | PIMPERNELLO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2025 at 16:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079877-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079877-2025
  4th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=995970073
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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