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Developing a size and shape model for Heriot-Watt University

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

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01 Apr 2022 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Heriot-Watt University, located in Riccarton, Edinburgh, is seeking to engage suppliers for the project titled "Developing a size and shape model for Heriot-Watt University." This procurement falls within the education industry category and is currently in the Award stage, with the contract valued at £120,000. The project was initiated with a limited procurement method, specifically through an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the unique technical capability of the selected supplier, Nous Group, which holds exclusive data and tools necessary for this analysis. The contract was signed on 24 March 2022.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in strategic planning and data analysis within the education sector. Since Nous Group has prior involvement with data relevant to this project, they are positioned as a sole supplier. However, companies that can demonstrate similar capacities or unique insights into strategic operational modelling, especially those with a focus on higher education institutions, may find additional related projects and tenders of interest as the university continues to evolve its strategic initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Developing a size and shape model for Heriot-Watt University

Notice Description

Heriot-Watt University requires to develop a size and shape model to enable the building of a sound evidence base to inform future strategic decisions. Linked to existing planning processes, there is a requirement to explore and better understand the implications that flow from university wide strategic decisions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A tailored size and shape model can help to make informed strategic choices and better understand current position and provide insight to the implications of future decisions. A model based on historical data on key attributes of a university using a set of assumptions and calculations to project alternative future states. The model will also make available strategic levers to generate different size and shape options.

Procurement Information

Heriot-Watt University has previously engaged with Cubane Consulting Group to conduct a benchmarking exercise which involved the gathering of detailed data on the allocation of employee and supplier capacity for over 150 key activities using Cubane tools across fourteen functional areas as part of the Uniforum program. The data gathered by Cubane Consulting is data is a key enabler in supporting the strategic initiative for developing a size and shape model for Heriot-Watt University. Nous Group recently aquired Cubane Consulting and therefore has access to the data and relevant data gathering tools to support this process. This current level of data and relevant tools are not held by any other economic operator therefore competition is absent.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000688888
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445003
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency 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

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
1 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
f.davidson@hw.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
RICCARTON, EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AP
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOUS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445003
    Developing a size and shape model for Heriot-Watt University - Heriot-Watt University requires to develop a size and shape model to enable the building of a sound evidence base to inform future strategic decisions. Linked to existing planning processes, there is a requirement to explore and better understand the implications that flow from university wide strategic decisions.

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