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Digital Consultancy

OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE) (THE OPEN UNIVERSITY)

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14 Nov 2022 at 12:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Open University has awarded a contract for Digital Consultancy services under a selective procurement method. The contract value is £680,220 GBP, with a contract period from 14th November 2022 to 31st July 2023. The procurement stage has been completed, and the award was made to EQUAL EXPERTS UK LIMITED on 11th November 2022. The location of the project is in Milton Keynes, England, falling under the IT services category. The tender period ended on 1st November 2022.

This opportunity for Digital Consultancy services at The Open University is ideal for businesses experienced in IT consultancy and software development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the contracting authority has indicated a preference for them. Businesses must be prepared to work on a phased delivery model. The procurement method involves calling off from a framework agreement, offering potential suppliers a structured process for engagement and delivery.

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Notice Title

Digital Consultancy

Notice Description

Services to help build the organisation's people capability and exemplify how working in new ways can support the student services portfolio and to deliver the exemplar service for 'Booking a Timed Appointment for Student Support'. The work will be delivered in phases and statements of work (SoW) relating to work within a phase may be agreed between the Parties. The cost relates to phase one only.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3e1858a3-f75e-4b86-86e3-1bf891889037
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86f5f0f2-242e-47e4-b4ff-90b2cb3abb42
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£680,220 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£680,220 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
14 Nov 2022 - 31 Jul 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE) (THE OPEN UNIVERSITY)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EQUAL EXPERTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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