--- title: "Project and Programme Management Services/PRO/PIN/2022" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034008" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-034008" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034008.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034008.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY" published: "2022-05-25" --- # Project and Programme Management Services/PRO/PIN/2022 Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034008 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-034008) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034008.json) ## Summary The Open University is initiating a procurement process for Project and Programme Management Services, with a focus on consultancy services under the CPV code 72224000. This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) intended to gauge market interest prior to the tender launch, set for a future date. Interested suppliers should submit a Request for Information Response Document by 30th June 2022. The location for service delivery is Milton Keynes, UK, and the procurement stage is currently in planning. Potential tenders will be further advertised through the Open University's e-tendering platform. This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in project and programme management consultancy, as The Open University seeks to establish a multi-provider flexible framework. Companies with expertise in project initiation, governance, delivery, and change management would be well-suited to compete. The range of required services includes business transformation, stakeholder management, and organisational design, making it an attractive opportunity for consultants and firms with a strong focus on project delivery and change leadership. ## Notice The Open University is informing the market of the intention to tender for the provision of a range of project, programme and change management consultancy services. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is intended to gauge the interest of potential suppliers and request information from the market prior to commencing a procurement process. ### Lot Information Project and Programme Management Services/PRO/PIN/2022 The Open University (OU) will require the provision of a range of project and programme management services and intends to contract more than one provider, to secure an appropriate level of expertise in the market. The OU is looking to establish a multi provider flexible framework that enables the OU to buy in specialist expertise and capability around project, programme and change management on a call-off basis at pre-agreed rates. It is envisaged a Framework of contracted providers will be appointed to provide a range of services in two lots:- LOT 1 - PROJECT & PROGRAMME MANAGEMENTProject and programme initiation and set-upProject and programme delivery Project and programme rescue and recoveryVisioning and structuringGovernanceBusiness Case development Options AppraisalPlanning PMO set-up and operationProject and programme controls - including risks, issues, dependencies management, quality and change controlCommunications and stakeholder managementBenefits managementProgress monitoring and reportingResource and budget managementHealth ChecksTransition planning and managementChange management - including impact mapping and change readinessBusiness transformationBehavioural changeOrganisation designCulture changeChange leadershipLOT 2 - CHANGE MANAGEMENTChange management - including impact mapping and change readinessBusiness transformationBehavioural changeOrganisation designCulture changeChange leadershipSuppliers are requested to respond to this PIN via The Open University's e-tendering website, In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversitySuppliers should complete and return a Request for Information Response Document by 30th June 2022.This is a Prior Information Notice; this is not a call for competition. Any description of requirements is yet to be fully determined for the supply and services described. Any potential resulting tender will be advertised via the OU's tender portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity and will require further registration. Registration is free and interested parties can register at any time and search for tenders (and PINs) as and when they are advertised. Project and Programme Management Services/PRO/PIN/2022 The Open University (OU) will require the provision of a range of project and programme management services and intends to contract more than one provider, to secure an appropriate level of expertise in the market. The OU is looking to establish a multi provider flexible framework that enables the OU to buy in specialist expertise and capability around project, programme and change management on a call-off basis at pre-agreed rates. It is envisaged a Framework of contracted providers will be appointed to provide a range of services in two lots:- LOT 1 - PROJECT & PROGRAMME MANAGEMENTProject and programme initiation and set-upProject and programme delivery Project and programme rescue and recoveryVisioning and structuringGovernanceBusiness Case development Options AppraisalPlanning PMO set-up and operationProject and programme controls - including risks, issues, dependencies management, quality and change controlCommunications and stakeholder managementBenefits managementProgress monitoring and reportingResource and budget managementHealth ChecksTransition planning and managementChange management - including impact mapping and change readinessBusiness transformationBehavioural changeOrganisation designCulture changeChange leadershipLOT 2 - CHANGE MANAGEMENTChange management - including impact mapping and change readinessBusiness transformationBehavioural changeOrganisation designCulture changeChange leadershipSuppliers are requested to respond to this PIN via The Open University's e-tendering website, In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversitySuppliers should complete and return a Request for Information Response Document by 30th June 2022.This is a Prior Information Notice; this is not a call for competition. Any description of requirements is yet to be fully determined for the supply and services described. Any potential resulting tender will be advertised via the OU's tender portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity and will require further registration. Registration is free and interested parties can register at any time and search for tenders (and PINs) as and when they are advertised. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014690-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Jul 2022 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE OPEN UNIVERSITY | | Locality | MILTON KEYNES | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK7 6BP | | 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 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services ## Release History - 25 May 2022 at 16:52 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014690-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity/aspx/BuyerProfiles - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversitySuppliers ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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