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title: "Board Effectiveness Review"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068d11"
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buyer: "GENERAL PHARMACEUTICAL COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-28"
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# Board Effectiveness Review

Buyer: GENERAL PHARMACEUTICAL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068d11

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## Summary

The General Pharmaceutical Council has awarded a contract for consultancy services titled "Board Effectiveness Review". This consultancy will explore board culture, decision-making dynamics, and governance structures, aligning strategic goals and inclusive practices within council dynamics. The procurement, initiated through tender and now at the award stage, was completed on 21 April 2026 with VELES CONSULTING LIMITED being the appointed supplier. Though below the threshold, this contract offers substantial business involvement in London and various regions across the United Kingdom, reflecting the active engagement across multiple delivery locations. The contract, valued at £45,000 gross, covers consultancy services within the business and management category, with a signed period extending until 20 July 2026.

This opportunity offers significant growth potential for consultancy firms focused on enhancing board effectiveness and corporate governance within public authority contexts. Given the business and management consultancy scope, companies with experience in culture analysis, governance structures, and inclusion practices in organisational dynamics would find themselves well-positioned to compete in future offerings of this calibre. VELES CONSULTING LIMITED, classified as a small to medium-sized enterprise, highlights the inclusivity for smaller businesses to engage in meaningful collaborations with government bodies like the General Pharmaceutical Council, further extending their network and influence across various UK regions.

## Notice

The Authority's requirements for the consultancy services are set out in Schedule 1A In providing the consultancy services, the Consultancy agrees to: Co-create and deliver a tailored Board Effectiveness Review that goes beyond compliance and structure to examine culture, relationships, and behavioural dynamics. The review should consider: * Board culture, behaviours, quality of challenge and decision-making. * Working relationships between the Council, the Chair, the Chief Executive and the Executive team and how the Council work collectively. * The independence of the Council in their oversight role as critical friend * Governance structures and committee effectiveness. * Clarity of responsibilities, delegations, and committee effectiveness. * The quality of debate, challenge, and support. * Meeting processes, information flows and strategic alignment. * How values, trust, psychological safety and inclusive practice are experienced in Council dynamics.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038710-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2026 - 20 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GENERAL PHARMACEUTICAL COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 14:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038710-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038710-2026
  28th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15380

## Notice URLs

- http://www.pharmacyregulation.org
- http://www.velesconsulting.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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