--- title: "Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Consultancy Services to Deliver a Growth Strategy for University of London Subsidiary Company CoSector" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-639db4af-f2bf-46b4-9290-b5beec9ff841" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-639db4af-f2bf-46b4-9290-b5beec9ff841" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-639db4af-f2bf-46b4-9290-b5beec9ff841.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-639db4af-f2bf-46b4-9290-b5beec9ff841.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF LONDON" published: "2017-08-17" --- # Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Consultancy Services to Deliver a Growth Strategy for University of London Subsidiary Company CoSector Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF LONDON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-639db4af-f2bf-46b4-9290-b5beec9ff841 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-639db4af-f2bf-46b4-9290-b5beec9ff841) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-639db4af-f2bf-46b4-9290-b5beec9ff841.json) ## Summary The University of London is seeking tenders for consultancy services to develop a growth strategy for its subsidiary, CoSector. This invitation, titled "Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Consultancy Services to Deliver a Growth Strategy for University of London Subsidiary Company CoSector," falls under the business and management consultancy category. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submission set for 25th August 2017. The services will be delivered in London, with an estimated contract value of £60,000, and a minimum value of £30,000. The contract duration is from 2nd October 2017 to 23rd November 2017. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in strategic business planning and organisational development. Companies capable of offering innovative approaches to marketing, product development, and operational alignment would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With CoSector's need for a comprehensive growth strategy amid evolving technological demands, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant experience and expertise stand to benefit from engaging in this project. ## Notice CoSector is a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of London and is the home of its professional and student support services. This private limited company was formed in 2015 and is based in the iconic Senate House building on Malet Street, London. CoSector currently delivers a number of wide ranging service and products including: Virtual Learning Environment (VLEs), IT infrastructure & digital services, recruitment services, career development and housing services to: * The University of London (UoL) * The University of London Federal colleges (member institutions) * A large number of Higher Education of institutions * A number of commercial organisations CoSector is challenged with growing its business to deliver value and a profit back to the University and ensure its products and services align to customer wants and needs, against the back drop of ever changing technology. As part of a business wide transformation programme, the CoSector Operating Board is looking for a skilled and experienced supplier who can facilitate delivery of a Growth Strategy for the CoSector business. This will include sub strategies and plans for the functions detailed above and will build upon work that has already started. The Growth Strategy will include: * Strategic business objectives and targets which can be cascaded down and across the organisation * Clarity on the roadmap for the portfolio of products and services * Identification of USP and how these can be leveraged Further details can be found in the ITT document attached to this notice. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a18265c-744d-46a5-b322-92d1aba2e757 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not applicable | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2017 - 23 Nov 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | 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 LONDON | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | WC1E 7HU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | Bloomsbury | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 17 Aug 2017 at 12:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a18265c-744d-46a5-b322-92d1aba2e757 - 17 Aug 2017 at 12:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a18265c-744d-46a5-b322-92d1aba2e757 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a18265c-744d-46a5-b322-92d1aba2e757 17th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/741c92d8-8732-41a0-87f7-aa0ecd7d237b Invitation To Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.cosector.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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