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title: "Provision of Consultancy Services"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD"
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# Provision of Consultancy Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-134d40c3-8a37-4008-bd83-0bb4fcff8707

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is seeking consultancy services under the title "Provision of Consultancy Services." This procurement, classified under the industry category of business analysis consultancy services (CPV code 72221000), is located in Yorkshire and the Humber. The procurement process is at the award stage, with the contract period running from 3rd October 2017 to 4th October 2017. The total contract value amounts to £40,000, and it was completed following a sole supplier authorisation method, as the previous recruitment attempt was unsuccessful, necessitating an extension of the existing contract for a further six months.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with experience in business analysis and project management. Companies equipped to manage operational transitions effectively would be well-positioned to compete. As this contract was awarded to Acquired Solutions Group, businesses offering similar expertise may also find potential for growth through future contracts within the academic sector, particularly in supporting recruitment and operational management processes.

## Notice

Contract for consultancy services to undertake work commissioned in support of the planning system to support the sales and Operational Review in the interim period whilst recruiting a post to support the ongoing management, with the new recruit to shadow the consultant to ensure seamless transition. (previous contract issued in March 2016) as the recruitment drive was not successful, contract to be extended for a further 6 months to enable to recruitment and selection process to conclude

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0cca361-e06c-4218-9c7b-859843f9dc54 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Sole Supplier Authorisation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2017 - 4 Oct 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | ROTHERHAM |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S60 5TZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Rother Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Rotherham |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACQUIRED SOLUTIONS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2017 at 12:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0cca361-e06c-4218-9c7b-859843f9dc54

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0cca361-e06c-4218-9c7b-859843f9dc54
  21st November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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