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Digital Consultancy and Transformation part 2

OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority for this procurement process is the Open University (The), located in Milton Keynes, England. The contract titled "Digital Consultancy and Transformation part 2" falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement stage is in the Award phase, with a contract value of £1,500,000 GBP. The procurement method used is selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from October 17, 2023, to January 31, 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those offering consulting, software development, and Internet-related solutions, to compete. The Open University's emphasis on providing an exceptional digital experience for students indicates a need for innovative and customer-centric solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract value is significant and the organisation has deemed SMEs suitable for the project. Businesses with expertise in agile methodologies and the ability to deliver services within specified timeframes may find this tender well-suited for their growth objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Consultancy and Transformation part 2

Notice Description

The work is a continuation and further phase of the OU digital transformation project. Consultancy and support to help build and iterate a range of digital services delivering an exceptional end to end experience for our students. TThe OU require consultancy and support to help build and iterate a range of digital services delivering an exceptional end to end experience for our students. This work is building on a work programme already in place and includes developing and delivering new services from design through to implementation and all four phases of the Agile lifecycle. The work is being delivered in phases and statements of work (SoW) relating to work within a phase may be agreed between the Parties as necessary to firm up requirements as they become known and to both cost and more accurately allocate resource to deliver those requirements. This is using the GCloud 13 Framework Agreement details of which can be found at: https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM1557.13 The services have been extended from 30/01/24 to 30/04/24 and the total contract value increased to PS3,231,240 including VAT whilst the procurement for a more permanent service is finalised.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c85af497-46c6-45d1-b3e6-ebf7fa9bd173
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bd32226-76db-486e-81b3-30c73c32d64b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£3,231,240 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
16 Oct 2023 - 31 Jan 2024 1-6 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
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

EQUAL EXPERTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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