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title: "Digital Consultancy"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3e1858a3-f75e-4b86-86e3-1bf891889037"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Digital Consultancy

Buyer: OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE) (THE OPEN UNIVERSITY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e1858a3-f75e-4b86-86e3-1bf891889037

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## Summary

The Open University has awarded a contract for Digital Consultancy services under a selective procurement method. The contract value is £680,220 GBP, with a contract period from 14th November 2022 to 31st July 2023. The procurement stage has been completed, and the award was made to EQUAL EXPERTS UK LIMITED on 11th November 2022. The location of the project is in Milton Keynes, England, falling under the IT services category. The tender period ended on 1st November 2022.

This opportunity for Digital Consultancy services at The Open University is ideal for businesses experienced in IT consultancy and software development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the contracting authority has indicated a preference for them. Businesses must be prepared to work on a phased delivery model. The procurement method involves calling off from a framework agreement, offering potential suppliers a structured process for engagement and delivery.

## Notice

Services to help build the organisation's people capability and exemplify how working in new ways can support the student services portfolio and to deliver the exemplar service for 'Booking a Timed Appointment for Student Support'. The work will be delivered in phases and statements of work (SoW) relating to work within a phase may be agreed between the Parties. The cost relates to phase one only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86f5f0f2-242e-47e4-b4ff-90b2cb3abb42 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 14 Nov 2022 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £680,220 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £680,220 |
| 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 | OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE) (THE OPEN UNIVERSITY) |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK7 6AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Monkston |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EQUAL EXPERTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2022 at 12:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86f5f0f2-242e-47e4-b4ff-90b2cb3abb42

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86f5f0f2-242e-47e4-b4ff-90b2cb3abb42
  14th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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