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Consultancy engagement with QS Consulting

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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03 Mar 2026 at 14:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM for a consultancy engagement titled "Consultancy engagement with QS Consulting" has reached the award stage. This contract, aimed at enhancing the University's performance in the QS World University Rankings, falls under the business and management consultancy services category. It spans the United Kingdom, with the contract period starting on 5th September 2024 and concluding on 31st July 2025. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold and without competition, with QS Quacquarelli Symonds Limited serving as the supplier.

This tender presents growth opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in academic performance improvement and global ranking strategies. Given the focus on business and management consultancy, SMEs with experience in educational consultancy or market analysis could stand to benefit from similar contracts. The procurement process, although closed in this instance, can serve as a valuable case study for businesses aiming to partner with educational institutions for consultancy roles. Such engagements often require expertise in strategic planning, performance assessment, and competitive analysis.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultancy engagement with QS Consulting

Notice Description

Consultancy engagement with QS Consulting, to support the Universities QS World Ranking global top 50 performance strategy

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066127
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019048-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QS QUACQUARELLI SYMONDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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