--- title: "Digital Partner" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-47eb902c-4cd8-49ac-9396-9304ae3d3e40" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-47eb902c-4cd8-49ac-9396-9304ae3d3e40" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-47eb902c-4cd8-49ac-9396-9304ae3d3e40.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-47eb902c-4cd8-49ac-9396-9304ae3d3e40.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM" published: "2021-08-03" --- # Digital Partner Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47eb902c-4cd8-49ac-9396-9304ae3d3e40 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-47eb902c-4cd8-49ac-9396-9304ae3d3e40) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-47eb902c-4cd8-49ac-9396-9304ae3d3e40.json) ## Summary The University of Nottingham is currently inviting tenders for a project titled "Digital Partner". This procurement process falls under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting and software development. The tender is in the planning stage, with submissions due by 16 August 2021. The total estimated value of the contract is between £25 million and £80 million, and the contract period will commence on 6 December 2021, extending until 5 December 2025. This selective procurement method follows a restricted procedure and aims to establish a sole supplier framework agreement for digital partner services, including strategic advice and managed IT services. This tender presents substantial opportunities for IT consultancy firms, software developers, and integration specialists to enhance their business profiles. Companies equipped with expertise in managed network services, print services, and IT consultancy will find this contract particularly suitable. With the goal of modernising foundational IT services across the university, this is an ideal chance for qualified businesses to collaborate on significant strategic initiatives in the education sector. ## Notice The University requests tenders from sufficiently experienced and qualified supplier to establish a sole supplier framework agreement for the provision of a digital partner service to provide strategic advice and guidance and support the delivery and modernisation of its foundational IT services across the university. Initial services to be delivered under the framework agreement will be: Strategic advice and guidance, Managed Network Service, Managed Print Service, Integration and other potential future services. Further information is available in the tender documentation. Previous notice reference is 2021/S 000-013338. Additional information: The tender documentation is available on the university's e-tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba9f7dfe-30a9-40bc-85e1-e86feade0045 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Dec 2021 - 5 Dec 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000,000 | | 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM | | Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG7 2RN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham | | Local authority | Nottingham | | Electoral ward | Radford | | Westminster constituency | Nottingham South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 48 - Software package and information systems - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies - 32400000 - Networks - 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48600000 - Database and operating software package - 51600000 - Installation services of computers and office equipment - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72100000 - Hardware consultancy services - 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services - 72227000 - Software integration consultancy services - 72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services - 72300000 - Data services - 72400000 - Internet services - 72500000 - Computer-related services - 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services - 72700000 - Computer network services - 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services - 72900000 - Computer back-up and catalogue conversion services - 79811000 - Digital printing services ## Release History - 3 Aug 2021 at 08:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba9f7dfe-30a9-40bc-85e1-e86feade0045 - 16 Jul 2021 at 16:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba9f7dfe-30a9-40bc-85e1-e86feade0045 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba9f7dfe-30a9-40bc-85e1-e86feade0045 3rd August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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