Scope
Reference
ETCP-2026-0026
Description
The Education Training Collective (Etc.) is seeking to appoint an experienced and innovative third-party agency to conduct an independent review and future design of Group business support services.
Following a period of merger and organisational growth, administrative and business support activities across the Authority have developed organically within local teams and functions.
While educational provision remains strong, the Group now seeks a structured, evidence-led review of how administrative and business support services are organised, delivered and governed across the Group.
Total value (estimated)
- £0 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 30 June 2026
- 2 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
Contract locations
- UKC1 - Tees Valley and Durham
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
UK suppliers
Submission
Enquiry deadline
11 March 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
20 March 2026, 4:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Price 20% / Quality 80%
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
The Education Training Collective
- UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 10006341
Stockton Riverside College
Thornaby
TS176FB
United Kingdom
Contact name: Phillip Iverson
Telephone: 01642865426
Email: phillip.iverson@the-etc.ac.uk
Website: http://www.the-etc.ac.uk
Region: UKC11 - Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government