Award

Professional Service

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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Award

13 Feb 2025 at 09:34

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth has completed a procurement process for a professional service to support its R&I Transformation project, covering scope review, and implementation. Categorised under administrative development project services, this contract will take place in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The direct procurement was conducted through a single tender action below the threshold, with the procurement stage reaching the award phase. The contract period began on 27th January 2025 and will conclude on 1st July 2026, with a total contract value of £50,000 GBP.

This procurement process presents a notable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises interested in providing administrative development services. The project’s significant duration and the direct procurement method indicate streamlined processes, potentially favouring SMEs capable of swift and efficient project execution. Businesses inherently involved in project management, administrative transformation, and R&I implementation services would be well-suited to leverage opportunities arising from similar future tender opportunities at the University of Plymouth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Professional Service

Notice Description

Project work - R&I Transformation project including scope, review, implementation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e4edd9d-81ca-4592-899b-4dc4622d26f4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb9188ba-a297-404a-9f09-ddcee96fb313
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75112100 - Administrative development project services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2025 - 1 Jul 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@plymouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01752 582057

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INNOVATION CATALYST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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