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title: "606 - Business Consultants"
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buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
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# 606 - Business Consultants

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e197730c-3639-454a-a31c-3e1ca376b251

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## Summary

Aston University, located in Birmingham, is seeking business consultants under a contract titled "606 - Business Consultants". This contract, classified under the industry category of business and management consultancy, has been awarded to Proforma Consulting following an open procurement process. The contract period commenced on 29th October 2021 and concludes on 31st March 2022. The tender period ended on 6th October 2021, with the total value of the contract amounting to £24,000, of which a minimum of £5,500 was guaranteed. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing for broad participation.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in business consultancy and related services to collaborate on the Diverse Supply Chains Project. Companies that have experience in providing engagement services and are adept at managing projects in the academic sector will be particularly well-suited to build relationships and contribute to this initiative. By securing contracts in this arena, SMEs can enhance their profiles, expand their client bases, and gain valuable experience in working with educational institutions.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice for the provision of Business Consultants to provide business engagement services to the Diverse Supply Chains Project. Contract awarded to one (1) supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7ac2600-4ef2-41ff-b6ce-5c508f250ea4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 28 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,500 |
| 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 | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2021 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7ac2600-4ef2-41ff-b6ce-5c508f250ea4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7ac2600-4ef2-41ff-b6ce-5c508f250ea4
  29th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aston.ac.uk

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