Award

The Provision of Digital Strategy Consultancy Services

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jul 2023 at 14:34

Tender

09 Mar 2023 at 17:06

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has recently completed a procurement process for the provision of Digital Strategy Consultancy Services. The purpose of this tender was to develop a Digital Strategic Plan to guide the university in making a step-change in digital transformation across its operations. The procurement stage was 'complete', and PA Consulting Services Limited was awarded the contract valued at £500,000 GBP. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the main procurement category was 'services'. The contract was signed on 31st May 2023.

This tender by the University of Southampton presents significant business growth opportunities for consultancy firms specializing in digital strategy development and transformation. Businesses with expertise in digital infrastructure, strategic planning, and digital transformation within the Higher Education sector are well-suited to compete for such opportunities. The University aims to achieve its digital vision by 2027 through the development and implementation of a comprehensive Digital Strategic Plan. The contract will span a maximum of two years, with an initial period of six months, extendable up to two years based on performance. The total budget allocated for the contract is £500,000 GBP.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Digital Strategy Consultancy Services

Notice Description

The University has launched its new Strategy with a core purpose to inspire the remarkable and a commitment to excellence in all that we do. To help us realise the ambition to make a step-change in digital, we wish to develop a Masterplan that will inform priorities for change, the investment we need to make, and guide how we need to change to stay up-to-date and relevant in the future. This Digital Strategic Plan will also significantly contribute to student life at the University as it will act as an enabler for key digital deliverables in the Education, Student Experience, and International strategic plans.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has launched its new Strategy with a core purpose to inspire the remarkable and a commitment to excellence in all that we do. It has been clearly acknowledged that digital development and a new approach to this element of our work will be key enabler of our goals. Our intention is to deliver a step change in digital transformation across the University, enabling our reach and impact to be extended. Our digital infrastructures are a vital component in realising our ambitions. Relatedly, we are in the process of developing an Organisational Excellence Strategic Plan. To help us realise the ambition to make a step-change in digital, we wish to develop a Masterplan that will inform priorities for change, the investment we need to make, and guide how we need to change to stay up-to-date and relevant in the future. This Digital Strategic Plan will also significantly contribute to student life at the University as it will act as an enabler for key digital deliverables in the Education, Student Experience, and International strategic plans.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b11e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020517-2023
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

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


CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20232 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
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@soton.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2380595000

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ32 Southampton

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PA CONSULTING SERVICES

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