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Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Consultancy Services to Deliver a Growth Strategy for University of London Subsidiary Company CoSector

THE UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of London is seeking tenders for consultancy services to develop a growth strategy for its subsidiary, CoSector. This invitation, titled "Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Consultancy Services to Deliver a Growth Strategy for University of London Subsidiary Company CoSector," falls under the business and management consultancy category. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submission set for 25th August 2017. The services will be delivered in London, with an estimated contract value of £60,000, and a minimum value of £30,000. The contract duration is from 2nd October 2017 to 23rd November 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in strategic business planning and organisational development. Companies capable of offering innovative approaches to marketing, product development, and operational alignment would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With CoSector's need for a comprehensive growth strategy amid evolving technological demands, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant experience and expertise stand to benefit from engaging in this project.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Consultancy Services to Deliver a Growth Strategy for University of London Subsidiary Company CoSector

Notice Description

CoSector is a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of London and is the home of its professional and student support services. This private limited company was formed in 2015 and is based in the iconic Senate House building on Malet Street, London. CoSector currently delivers a number of wide ranging service and products including: Virtual Learning Environment (VLEs), IT infrastructure & digital services, recruitment services, career development and housing services to: * The University of London (UoL) * The University of London Federal colleges (member institutions) * A large number of Higher Education of institutions * A number of commercial organisations CoSector is challenged with growing its business to deliver value and a profit back to the University and ensure its products and services align to customer wants and needs, against the back drop of ever changing technology. As part of a business wide transformation programme, the CoSector Operating Board is looking for a skilled and experienced supplier who can facilitate delivery of a Growth Strategy for the CoSector business. This will include sub strategies and plans for the functions detailed above and will build upon work that has already started. The Growth Strategy will include: * Strategic business objectives and targets which can be cascaded down and across the organisation * Clarity on the roadmap for the portfolio of products and services * Identification of USP and how these can be leveraged Further details can be found in the ITT document attached to this notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-639db4af-f2bf-46b4-9290-b5beec9ff841
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a18265c-744d-46a5-b322-92d1aba2e757
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2017 - 23 Nov 2017 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1E 7HU
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

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