Published date: 31 May 2022
This notice was replaced on 6 September 2022
This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:
Awarded contract (published 6 September 2022)
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Contract summary
Industry
Project management consultancy services - 72224000
General management consultancy services - 79411000
Project-management services other than for construction work - 79421000
Management training services - 80532000
Location of contract
South East
Value of contract
£90,000 to £110,000
Procurement reference
2021UoS-0309
Published date
31 May 2022
Closing date
29 June 2022
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
1 August 2022
Contract end date
31 July 2026
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (below threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
A consultant is required to work with the University of Southampton and in particular, members of the University Executive Board (UEB) leadership team both on an individual and collective basis to provide an independent sounding board for leadership challenges and ideas as well as focusing on personal leadership development for individual members of the UEB. The University seeks a named individual to provide ongoing support who will build meaningful relationships with the UEB leadership team.
In addition, the University's Portfolio Office leadership team require support to deliver the continuous improvement and effectiveness of the Portfolio Office and how it adds value to the organisation.
Location of Goods/Service Delivery
The services are to be delivered to: University of Southampton but it is envisaged that engagement will be remote via Microsoft Teams, unless agreed with the consultant.
Contract Term
The University proposes to enter into a Contract for four (4) years - this will be the maximum contract period, including any potential extensions with the successful tenderer.
This will comprise of an initial contract period of two (2) years with an option to extend by a further two (2) years subject to satisfactory performance and at the discretion of the University.
Contract Value
The estimated value of the initial two year contract term is in the region of £45,000 to £55,000 GBP (excluding VAT).
The estimated value of the two year extension period is £45,000 to £55,000 GBP (excluding VAT).
It is estimated, therefore, that the total value of this contract will be between £90,000 and £110,000 GBP (excluding VAT).
The University is utilising an electronic tendering tool, In-Tend (https://intendhost.co.uk/ universityofsouthampton) to manage this procurement and to communicate with potential suppliers and/or tenderers (as appropriate).
All documentation in relation to this tender can be downloaded from In-Tend.
If you are not already registered as a supplier with the University of Southampton, you will need to register in In-Tend in order to access the procurement documentation.
Once you have logged in as a supplier: click on 'Tenders'; locate the relevant project; and click 'View Details'. Once you are in the project screen, you will be able to register your organisation against the project and access all documentation by clicking 'Express Interest'.
To submit your return:
1. Log in
2. Click 'Tenders'
3. Locate the relevant project
4. View details
5. Click on the tab relating to the relevant project stage (e.g. 'Invitation to Tender')
6. Click on the 'Attach Documents' button and upload your return.
7. Check ALL your response documents are uploaded and displayed in the 'My Tender Return' panel. The system will only permit your organisation to make one return.
8. Click the red 'Submit Return' button.
About the buyer
Contact name
Emma Raddon
Address
BUILDING 37, HIGHFIELD CAMPUS,UNIVERSITY ROAD
SOUTHAMPTON
SO171BJ
England
Telephone
02380 592654
Website
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