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Digital Advice & Strategy

OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)

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09 Oct 2023 at 11:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The Open University (The) has awarded a contract for Digital Advice & Strategy under the GCloud 13 framework, with a total value of £2,000,000. The procurement method used was selective, and the contract period is from 11th September 2023 to 10th September 2024. The tender period ended on 11th July 2023. The buying organisation is located in Milton Keynes, England, and belongs to the IT services industry category.

This tender for Digital Advice & Strategy by The Open University presents opportunities for businesses, particularly those in IT services consulting, software development, and internet support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete. The contract involves providing advice, mentoring, and upskilling on digital, data, and technology strategy to support digital transformation within the university, creating openings for businesses in the digital services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Advice & Strategy

Notice Description

Advice, mentoring and upskilling on digital, data and technology strategy, organisational design and roadmaps needed to support digital ways of working in the OU including: * Advice on digital, data and technology * strategy, organisational design and roadmaps * Advice and mentoring for senior and executive leaders * Designing digital, technology and operational standards for services, processes and platforms * Assurance and advice on digital, technological, and service improvements * Improving the digital skills of all those across the OU as required * Adapting governance and leadership behaviours to support an agile delivery approach * Ability to commission more substantial, bounded packages of work depending on needs across the OU as required. Examples may include service design projects, independent reviews of projects and service improvements, organisation design and capability building activities. * Creating agility through service teams and an increased focus on user experience * Building better experiences for people using our systems through personalised, seamless journeys * Design and deliver training as necessary * Assistance in building relevant capability and delivery frameworks * Moving to an evergreen estate with continuous improvement at the heart of what we do * Options development and appraisal * Requirements gathering and management * Communications and stakeholder management * Agile delivery- inc. Agile practices and roles * Transition planning and management * Change embedding - adapting and adopting change into BAU including behavioural change * Cultural change and change leadership * Public Digital will work in close collaboration with an OU internal team, including building their capability and ensuring momentum is sustained and there is continuity in the longer term. GCloud 13 framework has been used for this call - off https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM1557.13

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50fe6463-c0da-4d8e-b6e4-0b2e68a3546d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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, VCSE
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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2023 - 10 Sep 2024 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
OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)
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

PUBLIC DIGITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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