Invitation to Tender for Due Diligence Services

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 May 2026 at 08:50

Tender

06 Sep 2021 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by De Montfort University involved an invitation to tender for Due Diligence Services in the sector of business and management consultancy services. Located in Leicester, the university sought proposals for a contract starting with an initial period of two years, extendable by another two years. The procurement category was services, using an open procedure governed by the GPA rules. The main objective was to establish a contractual arrangement whereby services would be called off as needed, without any consistent ongoing requirement or guaranteed business volume. The contract was awarded to GW Consulting International Limited on 17th May 2022, valued at £120,000. The initial tender phase was conducted in 2021 with the tender period ending on 8th October 2021.

This tender creates opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with experience in due diligence. Companies that can adapt to an on-demand service model are well-suited, especially SMEs like GW Consulting International Limited, who successfully secured the contract. The open procurement process used ensures a fair chance for a diverse range of bidders, thus promoting fair competition. Winning such contracts can significantly enhance a firm's credibility and provide opportunities for long-term engagement with public sector bodies like universities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for Due Diligence Services

Notice Description

The University seeks proposals from suitably experienced and qualified suppliers for the provision of Due Diligence Services; primarily to be utilised when engaging new partners overseas. The University proposes to enter into contract with a single supplier for a maximum period of four years in total. The Contract will have an initial period of two years, with a potential extension period of a further two years based on continued satisfactory supplier performance, availability of funding and business need. The anticipated arrangement will involve engaging a supplier on contract, and "calling off" the services as they are required. For avoidance of doubt, there is not a consistent ongoing requirement, nor indeed any guarantee of any business at all under the contract. All other information relating to Award Criteria, evaluation and the full specification etc. can be found within our ITT document for this procurement loaded on the In-Tend e tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/de

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02dd9e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050072-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 May 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 9BH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GW CONSULTING INTERNATIONAL

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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