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Technology, PMO and Business Change services

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

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22 Apr 2026 at 12:42

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation has recently completed a procurement process for the provision of Technology, PMO, and Business Change services. This contract falls within the services industry category, specifically dealing with the supply services of personnel, including temporary staff. The procurement was executed via a limited method without prior publication, under the G Cloud 14 procedures, and was awarded to SThree Partnership LLP on 15 April 2026. The services are intended to support the university's Technology, Digital Transformation, and Business Change requirements across various programmes and projects. The main location for delivery is Portsmouth, which is situated in the UKJ31 region.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in interim professional services, particularly those experienced in technology and business change management. The awarded contract, valued at £997,000, offers scope for companies that can provide flexible staffing solutions and project team capabilities. Firms with expertise in digital transformation and managing change processes will find this contract particularly suitable. The absence of a competitive call for tender suggests that businesses well-established with G Cloud frameworks, such as large-scale providers, have an advantage in securing similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

Technology, PMO and Business Change services

Notice Description

Procurement of Technology, PMO and Business Change services on an individual and project team basis providing professional interim services to the Buyer contracted under a Statement of Work (SoW). This enables the Buyer to efficiently engage services across the Buyers Technology, Digital Transformation and Business Change requirements, programmes, projects and BAU activities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of Technology, PMO and Business Change services on an individual and project team basis providing professional interim services to the Buyer contracted under a Statement of Work (SoW). There is no guaranteed spend. Additional information: This was awarded via - RM115 G Cloud 14.

Procurement Information

This contract was awarded in accordance with G Cloud 14 procedures.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068889
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036605-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£997,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks 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 PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2UP
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ31 Portsmouth

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STHREE PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

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