Award

606 - Business Consultants

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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Award

29 Oct 2021 at 10:21

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University, located in Birmingham, is seeking business consultants under a contract titled "606 - Business Consultants". This contract, classified under the industry category of business and management consultancy, has been awarded to Proforma Consulting following an open procurement process. The contract period commenced on 29th October 2021 and concludes on 31st March 2022. The tender period ended on 6th October 2021, with the total value of the contract amounting to £24,000, of which a minimum of £5,500 was guaranteed. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing for broad participation.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in business consultancy and related services to collaborate on the Diverse Supply Chains Project. Companies that have experience in providing engagement services and are adept at managing projects in the academic sector will be particularly well-suited to build relationships and contribute to this initiative. By securing contracts in this arena, SMEs can enhance their profiles, expand their client bases, and gain valuable experience in working with educational institutions.

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Notice Title

606 - Business Consultants

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice for the provision of Business Consultants to provide business engagement services to the Diverse Supply Chains Project. Contract awarded to one (1) supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e197730c-3639-454a-a31c-3e1ca376b251
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7ac2600-4ef2-41ff-b6ce-5c508f250ea4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
28 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 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
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROFORMA CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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