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title: "1580/MH Strategic Change Partner for Student Systems Project"
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# 1580/MH Strategic Change Partner for Student Systems Project

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47d62b5a-b756-47f4-8633-4132c8fe3d2f

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has initiated a procurement process titled "1580/MH Strategic Change Partner for Student Systems Project" aimed at selecting a strategic change partner for enhancing its student systems. This project falls under the services category with a budget of £300,000. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, and it is currently in the Award stage, with the contract set to commence on 3rd April 2017 and concluding on 31st March 2018. The final date for the submission of tenders was 27th February 2017, at 12:00 UK time, and the project's delivery address is located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in project management software packages and consultancy services related to higher education systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to be accessible to them. Companies with expertise in strategic change management, software development, and educational consulting would be well positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

## Notice

The University of Sheffield is out to tender for a Strategic Change Partner for the Student Systems Project. The University's ongoing strategic and curriculum developments, alongside rapid changes in global higher education, mean that our support for the student lifecycle needs to be more adaptable and responsive to change. We have therefore decided to appoint a strategic change partner. The ITT containing full specification can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: Monday 27.2.2017 at 12:00 (UK time). Additional information: The University of Sheffield is out to tender on behalf of the Department of Student Services for a Strategic Change Partner for the Student Systems Project. The University's ongoing strategic and curriculum developments, alongside rapid changes in global higher education, mean that our support for the student lifecycle needs to be more adaptable and responsive to change. We have therefore decided to appoint a strategic change partner. The ITT containing full specification can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: Monday 27.2.2017 at 12:00 (UK time).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96dd7ad6-cf43-4380-96b2-974478c0d621 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2017 - 30 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £315,000 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PA CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48331000 - Project management software package

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2017 at 09:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96dd7ad6-cf43-4380-96b2-974478c0d621
- 31 Jan 2017 at 08:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbd04e64-7277-4d9c-a250-7b9e982272b0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96dd7ad6-cf43-4380-96b2-974478c0d621
  6th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbd04e64-7277-4d9c-a250-7b9e982272b0
  31st January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield

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