--- title: "Contract for the Services of Modis International to the University of Birmingham" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055031" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055031" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055031.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055031.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" published: "2025-06-19" --- # Contract for the Services of Modis International to the University of Birmingham Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055031 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055031) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055031.json) ## Summary The University of Birmingham, a sub-central government public authority located in Birmingham, is the buying organisation for the contract awarded to Modis International Limited. This procurement process, identified by ocid "ocds-h6vhtk-055031", involves the hiring of Modis International's specialised services to provide high-calibre interim technologists with experience in the Higher Education domain. The tender falls under the category of IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with a contract period from 30th June 2025 to 21st January 2026. The procurement stage has been completed with a direct award method, reflecting an expedited need for resources with specific expertise, bypassing traditional procurement channels due to strategic continuity requirements. This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in the Higher Education sector. Large businesses like Modis International, which already have experience with the University's systems, are best suited for such opportunities, given the necessity for immediate contributions. The direct award and the continuity with an existing supplier suggest that new entrants would need substantial domain knowledge and readiness to integrate swiftly into the University's existing frameworks. Such tenders are ideal for firms that can demonstrate strategic partnerships and domain-focused competencies. ## Notice Modis International were engaged due to their specialism in, and ability to, provide high calibre interim technologists with Higher Education (HE) domain experience at short notice; something a more generalising recruitment partner would not be able to do. The urgency of the planning and demand horizons for these resources meant that the usual procurement processes could not be followed and Modis already have experience of working with The University of Birmingham (UoB). Modis have provided resources with knowledge and familiarity with UoB's systems and processes to allow for immediate and effective contributions, which would not be possible with a new provider. The time required to bring another supplier up to this level of understanding would be significant, leading to delays in the initiatives timeline(s) and associated impact on milestones. Retaining this partnership ensures continuity and minimises the time loss that would otherwise be incurred through an extensive onboarding and training period with a new vendor. ### Procurement Information Modis International were engaged due to their specialism in, and ability to, provide high calibre interim technologists with Higher Education (HE) domain experience at short notice; something a more generalising recruitment partner would not be able to do. The urgency of the planning and demand horizons for these resources meant that the usual procurement processes could not be followed and Modis already have experience of working with The University of Birmingham (UoB). Modis have provided resources with knowledge and familiarity with UoB's systems and processes to allow for immediate and effective contributions, which would not be possible with a new provider. The time required to bring another supplier up to this level of understanding would be significant, leading to delays in the initiatives timeline(s) and associated impact on milestones. Retaining this partnership ensures continuity and minimises the time loss that would otherwise be incurred through an extensive onboarding and training period with a new vendor. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033785-2025 | | Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Direct award | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Jun 2025 | | Contract period | 29 Jun 2025 - 21 Jan 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £153,750 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Pending | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B15 2TT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Edgbaston | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | MODIS INTERNATIONAL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 19 Jun 2025 at 14:31 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033785-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033785-2025 19th June 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.akkodis.com - http://www.birmingham.ac.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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