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title: "Digital Consultancy and Transformation part 2"
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# Digital Consultancy and Transformation part 2

Buyer: OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c85af497-46c6-45d1-b3e6-ebf7fa9bd173

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## Summary

The contracting authority for this procurement process is the Open University (The), located in Milton Keynes, England. The contract titled "Digital Consultancy and Transformation part 2" falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement stage is in the Award phase, with a contract value of £1,500,000 GBP. The procurement method used is selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from October 17, 2023, to January 31, 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those offering consulting, software development, and Internet-related solutions, to compete. The Open University's emphasis on providing an exceptional digital experience for students indicates a need for innovative and customer-centric solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract value is significant and the organisation has deemed SMEs suitable for the project. Businesses with expertise in agile methodologies and the ability to deliver services within specified timeframes may find this tender well-suited for their growth objectives.

## Notice

The work is a continuation and further phase of the OU digital transformation project. Consultancy and support to help build and iterate a range of digital services delivering an exceptional end to end experience for our students. TThe OU require consultancy and support to help build and iterate a range of digital services delivering an exceptional end to end experience for our students. This work is building on a work programme already in place and includes developing and delivering new services from design through to implementation and all four phases of the Agile lifecycle. The work is being delivered in phases and statements of work (SoW) relating to work within a phase may be agreed between the Parties as necessary to firm up requirements as they become known and to both cost and more accurately allocate resource to deliver those requirements. This is using the GCloud 13 Framework Agreement details of which can be found at: https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM1557.13 The services have been extended from 30/01/24 to 30/04/24 and the total contract value increased to PS3,231,240 including VAT whilst the procurement for a more permanent service is finalised.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bd32226-76db-486e-81b3-30c73c32d64b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 16 Oct 2023 - 31 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,231,240 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE) |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK7 6AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Monkston |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EQUAL EXPERTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2024 at 11:27 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bd32226-76db-486e-81b3-30c73c32d64b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bd32226-76db-486e-81b3-30c73c32d64b
  26th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM1557.13

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