Planning

Project and Programme Management Services/PRO/PIN/2022

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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Planning

25 May 2022 at 16:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Open University is initiating a procurement process for Project and Programme Management Services, with a focus on consultancy services under the CPV code 72224000. This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) intended to gauge market interest prior to the tender launch, set for a future date. Interested suppliers should submit a Request for Information Response Document by 30th June 2022. The location for service delivery is Milton Keynes, UK, and the procurement stage is currently in planning. Potential tenders will be further advertised through the Open University's e-tendering platform.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in project and programme management consultancy, as The Open University seeks to establish a multi-provider flexible framework. Companies with expertise in project initiation, governance, delivery, and change management would be well-suited to compete. The range of required services includes business transformation, stakeholder management, and organisational design, making it an attractive opportunity for consultants and firms with a strong focus on project delivery and change leadership.

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Notice Title

Project and Programme Management Services/PRO/PIN/2022

Notice Description

The Open University is informing the market of the intention to tender for the provision of a range of project, programme and change management consultancy services. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is intended to gauge the interest of potential suppliers and request information from the market prior to commencing a procurement process.

Lot Information

Project and Programme Management Services/PRO/PIN/2022

The Open University (OU) will require the provision of a range of project and programme management services and intends to contract more than one provider, to secure an appropriate level of expertise in the market. The OU is looking to establish a multi provider flexible framework that enables the OU to buy in specialist expertise and capability around project, programme and change management on a call-off basis at pre-agreed rates. It is envisaged a Framework of contracted providers will be appointed to provide a range of services in two lots:- LOT 1 - PROJECT & PROGRAMME MANAGEMENTProject and programme initiation and set-upProject and programme delivery Project and programme rescue and recoveryVisioning and structuringGovernanceBusiness Case development Options AppraisalPlanning PMO set-up and operationProject and programme controls - including risks, issues, dependencies management, quality and change controlCommunications and stakeholder managementBenefits managementProgress monitoring and reportingResource and budget managementHealth ChecksTransition planning and managementChange management - including impact mapping and change readinessBusiness transformationBehavioural changeOrganisation designCulture changeChange leadershipLOT 2 - CHANGE MANAGEMENTChange management - including impact mapping and change readinessBusiness transformationBehavioural changeOrganisation designCulture changeChange leadershipSuppliers are requested to respond to this PIN via The Open University's e-tendering website, In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversitySuppliers should complete and return a Request for Information Response Document by 30th June 2022.This is a Prior Information Notice; this is not a call for competition. Any description of requirements is yet to be fully determined for the supply and services described. Any potential resulting tender will be advertised via the OU's tender portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity and will require further registration. Registration is free and interested parties can register at any time and search for tenders (and PINs) as and when they are advertised.

Project and Programme Management Services/PRO/PIN/2022

The Open University (OU) will require the provision of a range of project and programme management services and intends to contract more than one provider, to secure an appropriate level of expertise in the market. The OU is looking to establish a multi provider flexible framework that enables the OU to buy in specialist expertise and capability around project, programme and change management on a call-off basis at pre-agreed rates. It is envisaged a Framework of contracted providers will be appointed to provide a range of services in two lots:- LOT 1 - PROJECT & PROGRAMME MANAGEMENTProject and programme initiation and set-upProject and programme delivery Project and programme rescue and recoveryVisioning and structuringGovernanceBusiness Case development Options AppraisalPlanning PMO set-up and operationProject and programme controls - including risks, issues, dependencies management, quality and change controlCommunications and stakeholder managementBenefits managementProgress monitoring and reportingResource and budget managementHealth ChecksTransition planning and managementChange management - including impact mapping and change readinessBusiness transformationBehavioural changeOrganisation designCulture changeChange leadershipLOT 2 - CHANGE MANAGEMENTChange management - including impact mapping and change readinessBusiness transformationBehavioural changeOrganisation designCulture changeChange leadershipSuppliers are requested to respond to this PIN via The Open University's e-tendering website, In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversitySuppliers should complete and return a Request for Information Response Document by 30th June 2022.This is a Prior Information Notice; this is not a call for competition. Any description of requirements is yet to be fully determined for the supply and services described. Any potential resulting tender will be advertised via the OU's tender portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity and will require further registration. Registration is free and interested parties can register at any time and search for tenders (and PINs) as and when they are advertised.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034008
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014690-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Jul 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
finance-tenders@open.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1908274066

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6BP
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
TLJ12 Milton Keynes

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

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