--- title: "USW - Request for Information - Infrastructure Assessment and Strategic Consultancy" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050429" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050429" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050429.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050429.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES" published: "2025-04-16" --- # USW - Request for Information - Infrastructure Assessment and Strategic Consultancy Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050429 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050429) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050429.json) ## Summary The University of South Wales has initiated a procurement process, currently in the planning stage, for an infrastructure assessment and strategic consultancy as part of its 2030 Strategy. The project is intended to support the transition to Block and Flex delivery models, enhancing student experience and operational efficiency. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically IT and business services (consulting, software development, and business consulting). The location for this procurement is Pontypridd, in the UKL region. Interested suppliers are invited to complete a Request for Information (RFI) by 2nd May 2025. Communication regarding future notices is expected by 26th May 2025, with the project slated to start on 1st June 2025 and end on 31st August 2025. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in infrastructure and strategic consultancy, particularly those experienced in educational environments. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria outlined. Successful bidders will have the opportunity to impact the university’s operational efficiency and learning delivery, potentially leading to further collaborations. Engaging in this procurement process could enhance the visibility and market positioning of consultancy and IT service providers, driving business growth through an association with a reputable academic institution. ## Notice The University of South Wales (USW) is in the process of exploring Block and Flex delivery models as part of its 2030 Strategy. This model aims to offer immersive, sequential learning through a combination of block delivery and flexible learning, enhancing student experience and operational efficiency. In order to effectively implement this transition, a comprehensive assessment of the current estate is necessary to ensure the existing infrastructure can support the delivery model. The aim of the exercise is to conduct a feasibility study to assess space utilisation and operational adjustments required to meet the needs of the chosen delivery model. The aim to ro explore - x2 curriculum models, same academic calendar of 30 weeks (6 hours per day over 3 days- 3hrs face to face and 3hrs asyncronus) - To scope the curriculum model(s) within the current USW estate - To provide us with 3-4 year scenario of the curriculum model(s), increasing in the number of courses sequentially by approx. 25% each year. - Scheduling of new course portfolio (25%) carried out by USW staff in scheduling & estates team) ### Planning Information USW are inviting interested suppliers to complete a RFI and for possible further engagement. Contact gemma.selway@southwales.ac.uk for a copy of the RFI, please complete and return before the18th April. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015603-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 16 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 26 May 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 | | 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 | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES | | Locality | PONTYPRIDD | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF37 1DL | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend | | Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf | | Electoral ward | Treforest | | Westminster constituency | Pontypridd | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 16 Apr 2025 at 13:46 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015603-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015603-2025 16th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.southwales.ac.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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