--- title: "Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy (ITSS) Specialist Consultancy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c77c0703-3493-4016-8d68-71378a723360" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c77c0703-3493-4016-8d68-71378a723360" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c77c0703-3493-4016-8d68-71378a723360.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c77c0703-3493-4016-8d68-71378a723360.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)" published: "2025-02-24" --- # Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy (ITSS) Specialist Consultancy Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c77c0703-3493-4016-8d68-71378a723360 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c77c0703-3493-4016-8d68-71378a723360) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c77c0703-3493-4016-8d68-71378a723360.json) ## Summary The University of Nottingham is seeking specialist consultancy services for the Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy (ITSS). This procurement is in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 28 March 2025. The focus is on technical analysis or consultancy services within the higher education sector, specifically in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. Interested parties must submit the Preliminary Market Engagement response by 28 March 2025 at noon. Potential suppliers need to register on the UniCore system to access the necessary documents. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for organizations experienced in Learning and Development, Organisational Change, EDI and Wellbeing, and Technical Working Environments. Ideal competitors will be those with a deep understanding of the higher education and research sectors, particularly those with expertise in the science, technology, engineering, medicine, and creative industries. The process is favourable to SMEs and VCSEs, inviting businesses to partner with ITSS Consulting to support bespoke solutions and further the development of skilled technical teams across multiple disciplines. ## Notice The UK Institute for Technical Skills and Strategy was established in August 2023, building on existing programmes of work to champion the roles of technicians in higher education and research. The ITSS has four core areas of activity to support technical staff and their institutions across the sector: - Research and Policy Group - Learning and Development Academy - Community & Practice Hub - Technician Commitment A fifth area of activity, ITSS Consulting - a not for profit, paid for consultancy arm, has been developed in response to requests for bespoke support from institutions. As part of the continued commitment to the HE and research sector, ITSS Consulting supports organisations to overcome barriers and future-proof technical teams. ITSS Consulting design tailored workforce and organisational development solutions that align to strategic plans and work with a network of technical, leadership and organisational development specialists to help navigate the changing HE landscape, and to develop and grow skilled technical teams across multiple departments and disciplines. Successful tenderers will become Consultants who will partner with ITSS Consulting to support provision which falls under four broad categories: * Learning and Development * Organisational Change * EDI and Wellbeing * Technical Working Environments Informed by the latest research and best practices within the HE sector and beyond, Consultants must demonstrate a clear understanding of the technical and research communities, as well as organisations within the rapidly evolving HE and research landscape, particularly as the UK acknowledges the critical importance of growth in the science, technology, engineering, medicine, and creative industries. Additional information: Where an organisation would like to participate and be invited for the tender opportunity, it shall complete and submit the Preliminary Market Engagement response document to the University by 28 March 2025, 12 noon. The Preliminary Market Engagement response document must be submitted to the University via their Oracle Fusion Supplier Portal. This Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) is intended to facilitate early market engagement only and is not a call for competition. The University shall not be held liable for any costs whatsoever resulting directly or indirectly from participation in this PME, and is issued to provide and gather information only. The information contained within this PME, or in any communication made between the University and any organisation (in relation to this requirement), must not be assumed as creating a contract or agreement. More information - can be accessed through below tendering portal. 1. If you or your organisation HAS already provided services to the University, please sign into your Supplier Portal account (https://nottingham.ac.uk/unicore) 2. If you or your organisation has NOT previously provided services to the University, please Create Supplier Portal account (https://fa-evyf-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/redwood/supplier-registration/register-supplier/register-supplier-verification?id=agCZIjzUAOPvjBpnNHwvUcj67xZ36GoH9hWzHXo24sd8wyqd1xY8ouMHLQ==) When logged in, view the opportunity through 'Active Negotiations': - Scroll to the 'Supplier Portal' menu option and click the 'Supplier Portal' tile. - Click on 'View Active Negotiations' link, under the Tasks panel. - To find this opportunity, select 'No' under the 'Invitation Received' search field, then click 'Search'. - The Search Results will display accordingly. Select the Negotiation number hyperlink (N0000029) and access the opportunity. Additional detail and guidance can be found at (https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/dts/accounts-and-access/unicore/unicore.aspx), within the 'Information for suppliers of goods and services' section. For audit purposes, if you have any questions regarding the PME please raise via the Portal "Messages" function once logged in. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcc8f41f-7b39-467a-9645-4bd9f2dd3663 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Mar 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE) | | Locality | NOTTINGHAM | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG7 2NR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham | | Local authority | Nottingham | | Electoral ward | Lenton & Wollaton East | | Westminster constituency | Nottingham South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services ## Release History - 24 Feb 2025 at 11:30 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcc8f41f-7b39-467a-9645-4bd9f2dd3663 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcc8f41f-7b39-467a-9645-4bd9f2dd3663 24th February 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b0017527-a8c6-4fab-850a-516969a0db98 Guidance document for registration on the UniCore Portal. Please follow the instructions step by step. Prospective suppliers must register on the UniCore system to view the PME documents. ## Notice URLs - https://fa-evyf-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/redwood/supplier-registration/register-supplier/register-supplier-verification?id=agCZIjzUAOPvjBpnNHwvUcj67xZ36GoH9hWzHXo24sd8wyqd1xY8ouMHLQ== - https://nottingham.ac.uk/unicore - https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/dts/accounts-and-access/unicore/unicore.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c77c0703-3493-4016-8d68-71378a723360. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c77c0703-3493-4016-8d68-71378a723360.json.