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title: "Assurance Partner - 1395/FC/LB - AWARD"
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# Assurance Partner - 1395/FC/LB - AWARD

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca7d132f-a87f-4cc4-b72a-a0d6191ef8ab

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## Summary

The University of Nottingham, located in Nottinghamshire, is currently engaged in the award stage of the procurement process for the project titled "Assurance Partner - 1395/FC/LB - AWARD". This initiative falls under the general management consultancy services category and is part of their Digital Strategic Delivery Plan, which aims to enhance various platforms and systems for both staff and students. The procurement method noted is "Other", with a contract period commencing from 15th March 2021 and set to conclude on 14th March 2023. The deadline for submissions in the tender period was on 8th February 2021.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for consulting firms, particularly those specialising in management consultancy and digital transformation. Given the project’s focus on improving IT services and student engagement platforms, businesses that offer expertise in technology integration, human resources, and procurement solutions may find themselves well-suited to compete. The contract, valued at £485,175.32 and awarded to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, indicates a substantial investment by the University, signalling an ongoing demand for quality consultancy services in the educational sector.

## Notice

As part of our Digital Strategic Delivery Plan the University of Nottingham is investing in four new initiatives that will improve the platforms, systems and processes used by our staff and students. These initiatives are: a) A comprehensive refresh of our Foundation IT Services b) A new Procurement, Human Resources and Finance Platform also known as Digital Core c) A new Digital Engagement and Student Recruitment Platform d) Optimisation of our Student Record Management System and associated student and academic support services and processes This specification describes the requirement for an assurance partner to work with us on these initiatives and the contents should be read by suppliers when assessing your suitability for this assignment. This paper also sets out the timetable, evaluation criteria and selection process to be followed for this procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d0e93a3-2b54-40d8-8d5a-d0b0eab29db0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2021 - 14 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £485,175 |
| 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 NOTTINGHAM |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG7 2RN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Radford |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Jul 2021 at 09:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d0e93a3-2b54-40d8-8d5a-d0b0eab29db0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d0e93a3-2b54-40d8-8d5a-d0b0eab29db0
  12th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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