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title: "The Provision of Consultancy support for a Service Review"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON"
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# The Provision of Consultancy support for a Service Review

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5545219f-428e-4209-a771-4ed9e6d43106

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University of Southampton seeking consultancy support for a service review, classified under business and management consultancy services. The tender, designated as "2021UoS-0354," closed on 4 August 2021, with an awarded contract value of £50,000. The contract period commenced on 18 August 2021 and concludes on 31 October 2021. This procurement was executed through a closed invitation method, primarily targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) based in Southampton, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs and consultancy firms specialising in business management to expand their portfolios and partnerships within the public sector. The successful bidder, Nous Group (UK) Ltd., has set a precedent for similar businesses to engage with the University of Southampton and leverage their expertise to secure future contracts. Companies with experience in providing management consultancy services should consider similar opportunities for growth in the education sector.

## Notice

The Provision of Consultancy support for a Service Review

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23ad653d-1cd3-4913-90b6-7b06c1c98cce |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Closed invitation opportunity |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 17 Aug 2021 - 31 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NOUS GROUP (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2021 at 09:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23ad653d-1cd3-4913-90b6-7b06c1c98cce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23ad653d-1cd3-4913-90b6-7b06c1c98cce
  20th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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