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IT Spend Efficiency Review

BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY

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02 Jun 2026 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth University, located in Poole, UK, conducted an "IT Spend Efficiency Review" as part of their public procurement process. This contract, focused on analysing and reviewing the IT budget to enhance cost efficiencies, has been completed under a direct procurement method. The legal framework for this procurement was established by UK legislation 2023/54. The contract, valued at £36,120 gross, commenced on 11 May 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 31 July 2026. The main procurement category was services, and the tasks included financial consultancy and IT requirements review services. This tender was awarded to HEDWAY GROUP LIMITED, a company based in Warrington, UK.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in business analysis, financial consultancy, and IT consultancy services. Companies that can offer comprehensive reviews of IT spending and tailor solutions to optimise technological investments are ideal candidates. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like HEDWAY GROUP LIMITED, can leverage this type of project to showcase their expertise and potentially secure future contracts with educational institutions or public authorities looking to improve operational efficiencies. The nature of the contract also indicates a preference for direct collaboration with specialised service providers who can deliver specific consultancy services without the necessity for competitive tendering methods.

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Notice Title

IT Spend Efficiency Review

Notice Description

The detailed analysis and review of the IT budget and spend, to identify opportunities for efficiencies and determine how the IT cost base relates to demands for technology.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ab3e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051791-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

66 - Financial and insurance services

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

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


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

72223000 - Information technology requirements review services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 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
BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH12 5BB
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Talbot & Branksome Woods
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEDWAY GROUP

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