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PM Support for Sussex Projects

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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17 May 2024 at 09:37

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16 Nov 2023 at 09:14

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex has completed the procurement process for a project management consultancy service, titled "PM Support for Sussex Projects". This procurement focused on acquiring a Project Manager to oversee two projects within the digital infrastructure programme. The projects are situated in the South East region of the United Kingdom and the procurement has moved from the tender stage to the award stage. The contract, managed under a selective procurement method via a framework agreement, commenced on 14th November 2023 and will end on 13th November 2025. The tender process concluded on 26th September 2023, with a contract value of £120,000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the University of Sussex favours SME suitability for this contract. Project management consultancies specializing in digital infrastructure will find this project particularly suited to their skills. The awarded contract to Maxica Consulting Limited underscores the potential for similar businesses to engage with public sector projects and expand their portfolios by delivering high-impact services in digital infrastructure management.

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Notice Title

PM Support for Sussex Projects

Notice Description

A Project Manager to manage two projects within the digital infrastructure programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3c0f5e84-26d9-496c-8a89-1f0cb4fb6201
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d724b7f3-2774-4e12-8c47-787d0d36742e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£155,520 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
14 Nov 2023 - 13 Nov 2025 2-3 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
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAXICA CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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