Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Finance Office, Building 37
Southampton
SO17 1BJ
Telephone
+44 2380595000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKJ32 - Southampton
UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number)
10007158
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Digital Strategy Masterplan - Consultancy Services
Reference number
2022UoS-0605
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The University has launched its new Strategy with a core purpose to inspire the remarkable and a commitment to excellence in all that we do.
Further information can be found at https://www.southampton.ac.uk/about/strategy.
A core characteristic of our Strategy is the Triple Helix approach, by strengthening and increasing the links between our activities our Triple Helix approach will achieve greater impact and accelerate new ways to tackle the world's most complex problems.
It has been clearly acknowledged that digital development and a new approach to this element of our work will be key enabler of our goals. Our intention is to deliver a step change in digital transformation across the University, enabling our reach and impact to be extended. Our digital infrastructures are a vital component in realising our ambitions.
Relatedly, we are in the process of developing an Organisational Excellence Strategic Plan. The work to date on this plan has confirmed the need to enhance our digital infrastructure and deliver services that are digitally leading-edge with a human face.
To help us realise the ambition to make a step-change in digital, we wish to develop a masterplan that will inform priorities for change, the investment we need to make, and guide how we need to change to stay up-to-date and relevant in the future. This Digital Strategic Plan will also significantly contribute to student life at the University as it will act as an enabler for key digital deliverables in the Education, Student Experience, and International strategic plans.
The Executive of the University and the governing body, University Council, are keen to see us move to develop our Digital plans at pace. This will require us to have a clear strategy and masterplan that demonstrates a coherent vision for the delivering a step change in digital transformation across the University.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ32 - Southampton
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University has launched its new Strategy with a core purpose to inspire the remarkable and a commitment to excellence in all that we do.
Further information can be found at https://www.southampton.ac.uk/about/strategy.
A core characteristic of our Strategy is the Triple Helix approach, by strengthening and increasing the links between our activities our Triple Helix approach will achieve greater impact and accelerate new ways to tackle the world's most complex problems.
It has been clearly acknowledged that digital development and a new approach to this element of our work will be key enabler of our goals. Our intention is to deliver a step change in digital transformation across the University, enabling our reach and impact to be extended. Our digital infrastructures are a vital component in realising our ambitions.
Relatedly, we are in the process of developing an Organisational Excellence Strategic Plan. The work to date on this plan has confirmed the need to enhance our digital infrastructure and deliver services that are digitally leading-edge with a human face.
To help us realise the ambition to make a step-change in digital, we wish to develop a masterplan that will inform priorities for change, the investment we need to make, and guide how we need to change to stay up-to-date and relevant in the future. This Digital Strategic Plan will also significantly contribute to student life at the University as it will act as an enabler for key digital deliverables in the Education, Student Experience, and International strategic plans.
The Executive of the University and the governing body, University Council, are keen to see us move to develop our Digital plans at pace. This will require us to have a clear strategy and master plan that demonstrates a coherent vision for the delivering a step change in digital transformation across the University.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Cost criterion - Commercial Response / Weighting: 30%
Quality criterion - Name: Qualitative Response / Weighting: 70%
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-000602
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: No
five.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The University's grounds for discontinuing the procurement is to ensure that we proceed with a project which is an open, fair and transparent competition. In doing so we will be revisiting our tender documents and terms and conditions so as to better reflect the services being provided and will commence a new procurement in due course.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
University of Southampton
Southampton
Country
United Kingdom