--- title: "Digital Strategy Masterplan - Consultancy Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-259e1c05-9030-4ad9-9965-0469bb58ca27" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-259e1c05-9030-4ad9-9965-0469bb58ca27" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-259e1c05-9030-4ad9-9965-0469bb58ca27.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-259e1c05-9030-4ad9-9965-0469bb58ca27.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON" published: "2023-01-23" --- # Digital Strategy Masterplan - Consultancy Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-259e1c05-9030-4ad9-9965-0469bb58ca27 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-259e1c05-9030-4ad9-9965-0469bb58ca27) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-259e1c05-9030-4ad9-9965-0469bb58ca27.json) ## Summary The University of Southampton is conducting a procurement process for consultancy services to develop a Digital Strategy Masterplan. This open tender opportunity falls under the main procurement category of services, with a contract value of £500,000. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender period ending on 8th February 2023. The contract period is scheduled to start on 28th February 2023 and end on 27th February 2025. The University aims to enhance its digital infrastructure and deliver leading-edge services through this tender process. This tender by the University of Southampton offers a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the systems and technical consultancy services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises are particularly encouraged to participate. The location of the procurement is in the South East region of the United Kingdom. Businesses that specialise in digital transformation and innovative digital solutions are well-suited to compete in this tender. Registering with the University's e-tendering portal, In-Tend, is crucial for accessing all procurement documentation and submitting responses in a timely manner. ## Notice The University has launched its new Strategy with a core purpose to inspire the remarkable and a commitment to excellence in all that we do. Further information can be found at: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/about/strategy. A core characteristic of our of Strategy is the Triple Helix approach, by strengthening and increasing the links between our activities our Triple Helix approach will achieve greater impact and accelerate new ways to tackle the world's most complex problems. It has been clearly acknowledged that digital development and a new approach to this element of our work will be key enabler of our goals. Our intention is to deliver a step change in digital transformation across the University, enabling our reach and impact to be extended. Our digital infrastructures are a vital component in realising our ambitions. Relatedly, we are in the process of developing an Organisational Excellence Strategic Plan. The work to date on this plan has confirmed the need to enhance our digital infrastructure and deliver services that are digitally leading-edge with a human face. Additional information: E-Tendering Portal: The University is utilising an electronic tendering tool: In-Tend (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/Home to manage this procurement and to communicate with potential suppliers and/or tenderers (as appropriate). All documentation in relation to this tender can be downloaded from In-Tend. Potential suppliers/tenderers are advised that there will be no hard copy documents issued and all communications with the University, including the submission of Selection Stage and/or Invitation to Tender responses will be conducted via In-Tend. Regular monitoring of the portal is the responsibility of the potential supplier/tenderer. If you are not already registered as a supplier with the University of Southampton, you will need to register in In-Tend in order to access the procurement documentation. Once you have logged in as a supplier: click on 'Tenders'; locate the relevant project; and click 'View Details'. Once you are in the project screen, you will be able to register your organisation against the project and access all documentation by clicking 'Express Interest'. Potential suppliers/tenderers are advised that formal expressions of interest in the project must be by way of completion and return of the relevant documents via In-Tend. Further instructions for the submission of responses: To submit your return: 1. Log in 2. Click 'Tenders' 3. Locate the relevant project 4. View details 5. Click on the tab relating to the relevant project stage (e.g. 'Invitation to Tender') 6. Click on the 'Attach Documents' button and upload your return. 7. Check ALL your response documents are uploaded and displayed in the 'My Tender Return' panel. The system will only permit your organisation to make one return. 8. Click the red 'Submit Return' button. Please note, to preserve the integrity of the procurement, all communications with the University must be made via the correspondence function within In-Tend. Publication of Award Details: In accordance with Regulation 50, paragraph (2) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and subject to Article 5 and Annex 5, Part D (13) of Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (if applicable), the University intends to publish the value of any resulting contract at the award stage, and reserves the right to do so. By submitting a response, potential suppliers/tenderers are consenting to publication of this information unless otherwise agreed in advance with the University. Costs and Expenses: Potential suppliers/tenderers are solely responsible for their costs and expenses incurred in connection with the preparation and submission of responses and participation in this and all future stages of this procurement. Under no circumstances will the University be liable for any costs or expenses borne by potential suppliers/tenderers or any of their supply chain, partners or advisers in this procurement process. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97d8debe-983d-4f07-9375-b527d19fe17f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jan 2023 | | Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Feb 2023 - 27 Feb 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON | | Locality | SOUTHAMPTON | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO17 1BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton | | Local authority | Southampton | | Electoral ward | Portswood | | Westminster constituency | Southampton Test | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services - 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services ## Release History - 23 Jan 2023 at 17:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97d8debe-983d-4f07-9375-b527d19fe17f - 9 Jan 2023 at 17:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97d8debe-983d-4f07-9375-b527d19fe17f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97d8debe-983d-4f07-9375-b527d19fe17f 23rd January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/Home - https://www.southampton.ac.uk/ - https://www.southampton.ac.uk/about/strategy ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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