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Strategic Transformation Partner Consultancy Services - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE NEW UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire New University has completed the procurement process for appointing a Strategic Transformation Partner, with PACT Solutions LTD as the successful supplier. This project involves comprehensive preparatory work to facilitate the university's extensive digital transformation. The procurement, operated under a restricted procedure as part of the CCS Automation Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) RM6173, reached the award stage, with the contract valued at £855,748 published on 28th August 2025. The contract spans from 1st June 2025 to 31st March 2026 and is located at High Wycombe in the South East, United Kingdom. The industry category for this procurement includes IT services, software programming, and business consultancy.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in IT consulting, software development, and strategic management consultancy. Given the nature of the project, businesses focusing on digital transformation and possessing the capacity to manage and integrate technological advancements would find this contract particularly beneficial. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) fit the suitability criteria for this procurement, allowing them to demonstrate innovation and flexibility in handling large-scale digital projects critical to institutional transformation.

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Notice Title

Strategic Transformation Partner Consultancy Services - AWARD

Notice Description

Buckinghamshire New University is seeking to appoint a Strategic Transformation Partner to collaboratively manage a program of Preparatory Work, ensuring the University is fully prepared for a successful larger digital transformation. This ITT is issued as a further competition in accordance with the CCS Automation Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) RM6173 to shortlisted suppliers who successfully met the mandatory requirements set out in the Capability Assessment. ITT responses must be submitted electronically via this e-tendering portal, In-Tend, at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bucksnewuni by 15:00 hrs on Monday 6th January 2025. Any clarification questions must be sent via In-Tend and BNU will share responses with all suppliers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56cd5436-0a99-4c12-9968-63434a1ab836
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£855,748 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE NEW UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
***
Postcode
HP11 2JZ
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Wycombe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PACT SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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