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title: "Readiness Assessment for Early Market Engagement"
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# Readiness Assessment for Early Market Engagement

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-450cb24b-83c5-4472-999c-ed93a1d97349

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Readiness Assessment for Early Market Engagement" was conducted by the University of Southampton, focusing on procurement consultancy services within the goods sector. The tender was completed with a contract value of £28,750, awarded to Best Practice Group on 18 December 2017. The contract period commenced on 3 January 2018 and is scheduled to conclude on 3 July 2018, with the delivery addresses located in the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system.

This tender presents opportunities for companies specialising in procurement consultancy services, especially those capable of undertaking readiness assessments for market engagement. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the University of Southampton values the inclusion of smaller businesses in its procurement strategy. This initiative could facilitate growth for SMEs looking to expand their portfolio by collaborating on government-funded projects.

## Notice

G-Cloud Services for the completion of a Readiness Assessment for Early Market Engagement for the purchase of a replacement Grant Funding System.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f9a0995-2e6f-4366-895d-5e18795b02c2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2018 - 3 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,750 |
| 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 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BEST PRACTICE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2018 at 14:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f9a0995-2e6f-4366-895d-5e18795b02c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f9a0995-2e6f-4366-895d-5e18795b02c2
  14th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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