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RealStaffing - Product Owner

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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27 Nov 2024 at 09:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "RealStaffing - Product Owner" in the software package and information systems industry. RealStaffing, part of SThree Partnership LLP, has been contracted to provide a Product Owner for the Research Information System (RIS) and Transforming Student Acquisition Programme (TSAP). This agreement, valued at £288,990, was signed on 27 November 2024. Due to the urgent nature of the demand, the procurement was negotiated without publication of a contract notice, utilising the limited procurement method, which is reflective of the specific and immediate needs of the University in the UKG31 region.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in providing high calibre and experienced interim technologists within the Higher Education sector. Businesses with established expertise in university systems and processes, particularly those capable of engaging on short notice, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Maintaining continuity and minimising onboarding time are crucial factors in such engagements, making specialised and prompt service providers highly valuable in scenarios demanding fast and efficient integration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RealStaffing - Product Owner

Notice Description

Provision of a Product Owner for Research Information System (RIS) and Transforming Student Acquisition Programme (TSAP)for the University of Birmingham

Lot Information

Lot 1

RealStaffing were engaged due to their specialism in, and ability to, provide high calibre interim technologists with Higher Education (HE) domain experience at short notice; something a more generalising recruitment partner would not be able to do. The urgency of the planning and demand horizons for these resources meant that the usual procurement processes could not be followed and RealStaffing already have over three years' experience of working with The University of Birmingham (UoB).

Procurement Information

RealStaffing were engaged due to their specialism in, and ability to, provide high calibre interim technologists with Higher Education (HE) domain experience at short notice; something a more generalising recruitment partner would not be able to do. The urgency of the planning and demand horizons for these resources meant that the usual procurement processes could not be followed and RealStaffing already have over three years' experience of working with The University of Birmingham (UoB). RealStaffing have provided resources with knowledge and familiarity with UoB's systems and processes to allow for immediate and effective contributions, which would not be possible with a new provider. The time required to bring another supplier up to this level of understanding would be significant, leading to delays in the initiatives timeline(s) and associated impact on milestones. Retaining this partnership ensures continuity and minimises the time loss that would otherwise be incurred through an extensive onboarding and training period with a new vendor.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c051
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038249-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£288,990 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Emma Priest
Contact Email
e.i.priest@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
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
TLG31 Birmingham
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STHREE PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

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