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Consultancy costs for OD and leadership support for Academic Culture of Excellence

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has awarded a contract to Northend Consulting Limited for consultancy costs related to organisational development and leadership support aimed at fostering an Academic Culture of Excellence. The procurement falls under the industry category of business services, specifically law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, with an award status of active as of 10th August 2024. This direct procurement method, using a single tender action below threshold, resulted in a contract worth £76,752. The contract period spans from 10th April 2024 to 9th April 2025, with the services being delivered in Birmingham, particularly at postal code B15 2TT. Key dates include the tender period ending on 9th April 2024.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and organisational leadership support. Companies that provide high-quality consulting services, particularly those with expertise in organisational development and academic settings, stand to benefit. Despite not being aimed specifically at SMEs or VCSEs, the contract’s focus on enhancing academic culture opens doors for experienced consultancy firms to entrench themselves in the academic sector, creating a platform for long-term collaborations and showcasing their expertise to a prestigious educational institution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultancy costs for OD and leadership support for Academic Culture of Excellence

Notice Description

Consultancy costs for OD and Leadership support for Academic Culture of Excellence

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-886ededb-f619-461c-be60-d81d027b2a2c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d846d662-7c17-4ee2-a455-fc86ae16be05
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£76,752 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,752 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
9 Apr 2024 - 9 Apr 2025 6-12 months
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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHEND CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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