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Orebus Consulting to provide Banner functional expertise for the StARS Programme implementation

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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21 Apr 2026 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham, a prominent sub-central government authority, has completed a contracting process for "Orebus Consulting to provide Banner functional expertise for the StARS Programme implementation." Situated in Birmingham, UK, this contract addresses IT services, including consulting and software support, contributing to the university's educational goals. The contract, awarded to Orebus Consulting Ltd, commenced on 3rd October 2024 and is set to complete by 28th February 2025. This procurement, valued at £74,100 (net), progressed through an unknown below-threshold method and aligns with legal provisions under the UKPGA scheme 2023/54.

This tender creates avenues for consulting firms, particularly those specialising in IT services and software development, to engage with educational institutions and expand their client base in the public sector. Given the strategic importance of IT expertise for programme implementation, companies similar to Orebus Consulting Ltd can leverage this opportunity to showcase their capabilities, fostering business growth and long-term partnerships. The project's scope is particularly geared towards SMEs offering specialised services in the UK region, enabling them to demonstrate their innovation and quality in service delivery.

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Notice Title

Orebus Consulting to provide Banner functional expertise for the StARS Programme implementation

Notice Description

Extension of the work order for Orebus Consulting to provide Banner functional expertise for the StARS Programme implementation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0687b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036234-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£74,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Oct 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

OREBUS CONSULTING

Further Information

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