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title: "2591/LM - Student Lifecycle Project Assurance provider"
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# 2591/LM - Student Lifecycle Project Assurance provider

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48bec2ec-774b-4d8f-8b92-9459f08662b2

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is seeking a supplier to provide project management consultancy services as part of the Student Lifecycle Project Assurance. This tender, titled "2591/LM - Student Lifecycle Project Assurance provider", is an open procurement process under the non-OJEU category with a total budget of £135,000. The tender was published on 9th July 2020, with a closing date for bids set for 10th August 2020 at 12 noon (UK time). The contract period is scheduled to start on 31st August 2020 and run until 31st December 2021, primarily targeted at businesses located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in higher education project management to engage in a significant project for the University of Sheffield. Businesses that specialise in project assurance, consultancy, and related services are well-positioned to compete for this contract, which involves ongoing support and management through the lifecycle of a critical student systems initiative. The expertise required will enhance the project's success and align with the university's strategic vision for student processes.

## Notice

The University of Sheffield wishes to work in partnership with a supplier who has proven HE experience in this area, to provide a regular assurance function for the Student Lifecycle Project over the remaining life cycle of the project (up to December 2021). The Student Lifecycle Project (SLP) was established in 2014 to develop a future vision for student systems and processes, and to manage the resulting development. The full technical specification can be found in the ITT documentation which will be available after you have expressed your interest on In-Tend. Tender Process and Documentation: This is a Non OJEU Open exercise. The ITT 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. Your tender response must also be submitted through In-Tend to arrive by the date and time specified. Late tenders will not be considered. Closing date for receipt of bids: 10th August 2020 at 12 noon (UK time).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a41db73-70ac-452b-8f4e-8665fb8e2415 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £135,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £135,000 |
| 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 | MAZARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2020 at 08:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a41db73-70ac-452b-8f4e-8665fb8e2415
- 9 Jul 2020 at 12:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70b87ce6-fc52-4687-b079-debddcde1ef2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a41db73-70ac-452b-8f4e-8665fb8e2415
  21st October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70b87ce6-fc52-4687-b079-debddcde1ef2
  9th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield
  The ITT 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. Your tender response must also be submitted through In-Tend to arrive by the date and time specified. Late tenders will not be considered.

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