Award

Assurance Partner - 1395/FC/LB - AWARD

THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM

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Award

12 Jul 2021 at 09:34

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Nottingham, located in Nottinghamshire, is currently engaged in the award stage of the procurement process for the project titled "Assurance Partner - 1395/FC/LB - AWARD". This initiative falls under the general management consultancy services category and is part of their Digital Strategic Delivery Plan, which aims to enhance various platforms and systems for both staff and students. The procurement method noted is "Other", with a contract period commencing from 15th March 2021 and set to conclude on 14th March 2023. The deadline for submissions in the tender period was on 8th February 2021.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for consulting firms, particularly those specialising in management consultancy and digital transformation. Given the project’s focus on improving IT services and student engagement platforms, businesses that offer expertise in technology integration, human resources, and procurement solutions may find themselves well-suited to compete. The contract, valued at £485,175.32 and awarded to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, indicates a substantial investment by the University, signalling an ongoing demand for quality consultancy services in the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Assurance Partner - 1395/FC/LB - AWARD

Notice Description

As part of our Digital Strategic Delivery Plan the University of Nottingham is investing in four new initiatives that will improve the platforms, systems and processes used by our staff and students. These initiatives are: a) A comprehensive refresh of our Foundation IT Services b) A new Procurement, Human Resources and Finance Platform also known as Digital Core c) A new Digital Engagement and Student Recruitment Platform d) Optimisation of our Student Record Management System and associated student and academic support services and processes This specification describes the requirement for an assurance partner to work with us on these initiatives and the contents should be read by suppliers when assessing your suitability for this assignment. This paper also sets out the timetable, evaluation criteria and selection process to be followed for this procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ca7d132f-a87f-4cc4-b72a-a0d6191ef8ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d0e93a3-2b54-40d8-8d5a-d0b0eab29db0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£485,175 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
15 Mar 2021 - 14 Mar 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
Contact Name
Leanne Bryant
Contact Email
bbzlsb@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01159513635

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG7 2RN
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Radford
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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