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title: "Consultancy engagement with QS Consulting"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066127"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2026-03-03"
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# Consultancy engagement with QS Consulting

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066127

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM for a consultancy engagement titled "Consultancy engagement with QS Consulting" has reached the award stage. This contract, aimed at enhancing the University's performance in the QS World University Rankings, falls under the business and management consultancy services category. It spans the United Kingdom, with the contract period starting on 5th September 2024 and concluding on 31st July 2025. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold and without competition, with QS Quacquarelli Symonds Limited serving as the supplier.

This tender presents growth opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in academic performance improvement and global ranking strategies. Given the focus on business and management consultancy, SMEs with experience in educational consultancy or market analysis could stand to benefit from similar contracts. The procurement process, although closed in this instance, can serve as a valuable case study for businesses aiming to partner with educational institutions for consultancy roles. Such engagements often require expertise in strategic planning, performance assessment, and competitive analysis.

## Notice

Consultancy engagement with QS Consulting, to support the Universities QS World Ranking global top 50 performance strategy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019048-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £120,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | QS QUACQUARELLI SYMONDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 14:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019048-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019048-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.birmingham.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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