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Title: | Office for Students: Framework for the Assessment of Financial Risk and Transformation Planning at Higher Education Providers |
Notice type: | Contract Notice |
Authority: | Office for Students |
Nature of contract: | Services |
Procedure: | Open |
Short Description: | The OfS is seeking to procure capacity to undertake financial risk and transformation planning assessments of HE providers. The objective is to evaluate the financial health and the management and governance capability of HE providers to ensure that the interests of students are safeguarded throughout any financial adjustments or transition, including potential market exits. Suppliers will be expected to deliver high quality evaluations that support the OfS in maintaining a robust and sustainable HE sector. Potential suppliers will be asked to set out an example roadmap and delivery plan for a case study as part of the framework tendering process. The OfS intends to award a framework of suppliers. |
Published: | 29/07/2024 14:56 |
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Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Office for Students
Westward House, Lime Kiln Close, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, BS34 8SR, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1179317149, Email: procurement@officeforstudents.org.uk
Contact: Paul Halsall
Main Address: https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk
NUTS Code: UKK1
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement: No.
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not provided
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No.
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Financial-management-consultancy-services./8F22W4EAR7
Additional information can be obtained from: the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically via https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/8F22W4EAR7 to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at: Not provided
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: Office for Students: Framework for the Assessment of Financial Risk and Transformation Planning at Higher Education Providers
Reference Number: PRN2113
II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
79412000 - Financial management consultancy services.
II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
II.1.4) Short description: The OfS is seeking to procure capacity to undertake financial risk and transformation planning assessments of HE providers. The objective is to evaluate the financial health and the management and governance capability of HE providers to ensure that the interests of students are safeguarded throughout any financial adjustments or transition, including potential market exits. Suppliers will be expected to deliver high quality evaluations that support the OfS in maintaining a robust and sustainable HE sector. Potential suppliers will be asked to set out an example roadmap and delivery plan for a case study as part of the framework tendering process. The OfS intends to award a framework of suppliers.
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 4,000,000
Currency: GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots:
This contract is divided into lots: No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
Not Provided
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
II.2.4) Description of procurement: 5.The OfS is seeking to procure capacity to undertake financial risk and transformation planning assessments of HE providers. The objective is to evaluate the financial health and the management and governance capability of HE providers to ensure that the interests of students are safeguarded throughout any financial adjustments or transition, including potential market exits. Suppliers will be expected to deliver high quality evaluations that support the OfS in maintaining a robust and sustainable HE sector. Potential suppliers will be asked to set out an example roadmap and delivery plan for a case study as part of the framework tendering process. The OfS intends to award a framework of suppliers
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 4,000,000
Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: 12 month extension period
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8F22W4EAR7
Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial And Technical Information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
Not Provided
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.5) Information about reserved contracts (if applicable)
The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons: No
The execution of the contract is restricted to the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.1) Information about a particular profession
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:
Not Provided
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Not Provided
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract: Yes
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description OPEN
IV.1.1) Type of procedure: Open
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:
Not Provided
In the case of framework agreements justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: Not Provided
IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction:
An electronic auction will be used: No
Additional information about electronic auction: Not provided
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure:
Notice number in the OJ S: Not provided
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 09/09/2024 Time: 10:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English,
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender: Not Provided
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders:
Date: 09/09/2024
Time: 10:00
Section VI: Complementary Information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Not provided
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used No
Electronic invoicing will be accepted Yes
Electronic payment will be used No
VI.3) Additional Information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Financial-management-consultancy-services./8F22W4EAR7
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8F22W4EAR7
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body:
Office for Students
Westward House, Lime Kiln Close, Bristol, BS34 8SR, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1179317149
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
Office for Students
Westward House, Lime Kiln Close, Bristol, BS34 8SR, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1179317149
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Not Provided
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
Office for Students
Westward House, Lime Kiln Close, Bristol, BS34 8SR, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1179317149
VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 29/07/2024
Annex A
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Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name, Addresses and Contact Point(s):
Office for Students
Westward House, Lime Kiln Close, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, BS34 8SR, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1179317149, Email: procurement@officeforstudents.org.uk
Contact: Paul Halsall
Main Address: https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk
NUTS Code: UKK1
I.2) Joint procurement:
The contract involves joint procurement: No
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not Provided
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No
I.4)Type of the contracting authority:
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity:
General public services
Section II: Object Of The Contract
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: Office for Students: Framework for the Assessment of Financial Risk and Transformation Planning at Higher Education Providers
Reference number: PRN2113
II.1.2) Main CPV code:
79412000 - Financial management consultancy services.
II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
II.1.4) Short description: The OfS is seeking to procure capacity to undertake financial risk and transformation planning assessments of HE providers. The objective is to evaluate the financial health and the management and governance capability of HE providers to ensure that the interests of students are safeguarded throughout any financial adjustments or transition, including potential market exits. Suppliers will be expected to deliver high quality evaluations that support the OfS in maintaining a robust and sustainable HE sector. Potential suppliers will be asked to set out an example roadmap and delivery plan for a case study as part of the framework tendering process. The OfS intends to award a framework of suppliers.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value: 4,000,000
Currency:GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
Not Provided
II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Main site or place of performance:
Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
II.2.4) Description of the procurement: The OfS is seeking to procure capacity to undertake financial risk and transformation planning assessments of HE providers. The objective is to evaluate the financial health and the management and governance capability of HE providers to ensure that the interests of students are safeguarded throughout any financial adjustments or transition, including potential market exits. Suppliers will be expected to deliver high quality evaluations that support the OfS in maintaining a robust and sustainable HE sector. Potential suppliers will be asked to set out an example roadmap and delivery plan for a case study as part of the framework tendering process. The OfS intends to award a framework of suppliers
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Understanding of the requirements / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Ability to deliver / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Methodology / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1)Type of procedure: Open
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement: No
IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction has been used: No
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJEU: 2024/S 000-023646
IV.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice: No
Section V: Award of contract
Award Of Contract (No.1)
Contract No: PRN2113
Lot Number: Not Provided
Title: Framework for the Assessment of Financial Risk and Transformation Planning at Higher Education Providers
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 10/12/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
Contractor (No.1)
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, OC303525
7 More London Place, London, SE1 2RT, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKK1
The contractor is an SME: No
Contractor (No.2)
BDO LLP, OC305127
55 Baker Street, London, W1U 7EU, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKK1
The contractor is an SME: No
Contractor (No.3)
KPMG LLP, OC301540
15 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5GL, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKK1
The contractor is an SME: No
Contractor (No.4)
Teneo Financial Advisory Limited, 13192958
The Carter Building, 11 Pilgrim Street, London, EC4V 6RN, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKK1
The contractor is an SME: No
Contractor (No.5)
Deloitte LLP, OC303675
1 New Street Square, London, EC4A 3HQ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKK1
The contractor is an SME: No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 4,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: 4,000,000
Currency: GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
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https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=909202115
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Office for Students
Westward House, Lime Kiln Close, Bristol, BS34 8SR, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1179317149
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Office for Students
Westward House, Lime Kiln Close, Bristol, BS34 8SR, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1179317149
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: Not Provided
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Office for Students
Westward House, Lime Kiln Close, Bristol, BS34 8SR, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1179317149
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 11/12/2024