Award

IT Skills Framework

DURHAM UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Oct 2019 at 12:53

Tender

16 Jan 2019 at 09:36

Summary of the contracting process

Durham University is seeking contractors for its "IT Skills Framework" project aimed at filling specialist IT positions, both permanent and fixed-term, as well as day-rate contract opportunities. The tender, classified under recruitment services (CPV 79600000), was published on 16 January 2019 and is currently at the award stage. The total value of the contract is £4,335,783, and the procurement method used is a selective procedure. Interested parties could submit their expressions of interest until the 13th of February 2019, for a contract period beginning on 13 July 2019 and concluding on 13 January 2023, with delivery addresses located in North East England.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in recruitment, IT architecture, project management, and IT operational support. Companies with expertise in IT consultancy and contract staffing, particularly those that can manage multiple roles such as IT security or business and solution architecture, would find this tender suited to their offerings. The framework supports varied IT positions, providing pathways for businesses to establish long-term relationships with Durham University and expand their client base in the public sector.

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Notice Title

IT Skills Framework

Notice Description

Durham University IT Skills Framework to fill specialist IT positions (both perm and fixed term), and day rate contract opportunities. Interest can be registered on the below link: http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6787

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-01d2e9c7-621c-4a37-baf8-e16487ee62df
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/316e3446-fc4c-44f4-ae04-66422d272cd8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,335,783 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,335,783 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2019 - 13 Jul 2023 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Sarah Ashwin
Contact Email
sarah.ashwin@durham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0191 3344553

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 3LE
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Durham South
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

CERTES COMPUTING

GEM PARTNERSHIP

HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

L.A. INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER CONSULTANTS

LORIEN RESOURCING

PARITY PROFESSIONALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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