Planning

Market Engagement RFI for the Provision of Project, Programme and Change Management Services

OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)

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Planning

25 May 2022 at 17:35

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Open University (OU) is currently in the planning stage of a tender process for the provision of project, programme, and change management consultancy services. This is encapsulated in the title "Market Engagement RFI for the Provision of Project, Programme and Change Management Services." Located in Milton Keynes, England, the OU aims to establish a multi-provider framework to facilitate the procurement of specialist expertise. Interested suppliers are requested to respond to a Request for Information by 30th June 2022, as indicated in the early engagement notice published on 25th May 2022.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in project and programme management services, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The framework will cater to a wide range of services including project initiation, delivery, change management, and organisation design. Businesses with expertise in these areas are well-suited to participate, as the OU seeks flexible arrangements through a call-off basis at pre-agreed rates. This engagement can lead to substantial growth opportunities for suppliers eager to partner with a higher education institution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement RFI for the Provision of Project, Programme and Change Management Services

Notice Description

The Open University ("OU") is informing the market of the intention to tender for the provision of a range of project, programme and change management consultancy services. This Prior Information Notice ("PIN") is intended to gauge the interest of potential suppliers and request information from the market prior to commencing a procurement process. The OU is looking to establish a multi provider flexible framework that enables the OU to buy in specialist expertise and capability for project, programme and change management services on a call-off basis at pre-agreed rates. It is envisaged a Framework of contracted providers will be appointed to provide a range of services in two lots:- LOT 1 - PROJECT & PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT Project and programme initiation and set-up Project and programme delivery Project and programme rescue and recovery Visioning and structuring Governance Business Case development Options Appraisal Planning PMO set-up and operation Project and programme controls - including risks, issues, dependencies management, quality and change control Communications and stakeholder management Benefits management Progress monitoring and reporting Resource and budget management Health Checks Transition planning and management Change management - including impact mapping and change readiness Business transformation Behavioural change Organisation design Culture change Change leadership LOT 2 - CHANGE MANAGEMENT Change management - including impact mapping and change readiness Business transformation Behavioural change Organisation design Culture change Change leadership Potential suppliers are requested to respond to this PIN via The Open University's e-tendering website, In-Tend https://intendhost.co.uk/openuniversity Potential suppliers should complete and return a Request for Information Response Document by 30th June 2022. This is a Prior Information Notice; this is not a call for competition. Any description of requirements is yet to be fully determined for the supply and services described. Any potential resulting tender will be advertised via the OU's tender portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity and will require further registration. Registration is free and interested parties can register at any time and search for tenders (and PINs) as and when they are advertised. Additional information: Suppliers are requested to respond to this PIN via The Open University's e-tendering website, In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity Suppliers should complete and return a Request for Information Response Document by 30th June 2022

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a7e1af4f-7f6b-436a-8212-89aef5034cb2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5722a3dc-de2c-49d4-afbe-efd79f805907
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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