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title: "Consultancy costs for OD and leadership support for Academic Culture of Excellence"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# Consultancy costs for OD and leadership support for Academic Culture of Excellence

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-886ededb-f619-461c-be60-d81d027b2a2c

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has awarded a contract to Northend Consulting Limited for consultancy costs related to organisational development and leadership support aimed at fostering an Academic Culture of Excellence. The procurement falls under the industry category of business services, specifically law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, with an award status of active as of 10th August 2024. This direct procurement method, using a single tender action below threshold, resulted in a contract worth £76,752. The contract period spans from 10th April 2024 to 9th April 2025, with the services being delivered in Birmingham, particularly at postal code B15 2TT. Key dates include the tender period ending on 9th April 2024.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and organisational leadership support. Companies that provide high-quality consulting services, particularly those with expertise in organisational development and academic settings, stand to benefit. Despite not being aimed specifically at SMEs or VCSEs, the contract’s focus on enhancing academic culture opens doors for experienced consultancy firms to entrench themselves in the academic sector, creating a platform for long-term collaborations and showcasing their expertise to a prestigious educational institution.

## Notice

Consultancy costs for OD and Leadership support for Academic Culture of Excellence

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d846d662-7c17-4ee2-a455-fc86ae16be05 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Apr 2024 - 9 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £76,752 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £76,752 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTHEND CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2024 at 12:47 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d846d662-7c17-4ee2-a455-fc86ae16be05
- 9 Aug 2024 at 11:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d846d662-7c17-4ee2-a455-fc86ae16be05

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d846d662-7c17-4ee2-a455-fc86ae16be05
  9th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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