Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)
Kings Meadow Campus, Lenton Lane
NOTTINGHAM
NG72NR
Elizabeth.Wheable@nottingham.ac.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKF14 - Nottingham
Companies House
RC000664
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://nottingham.ac.uk/unicore
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://nottingham.ac.uk/unicore
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
Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy (ITSS) Specialist Consultancy
Reference number
2313 ITTO EW
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The UK Institute for Technical Skills and Strategy was established in August 2023, building on existing programmes of work to champion the roles of technicians in higher education and research.
The ITSS has four core areas of activity to support technical staff and their institutions across the sector:
- Research and Policy Group
- Learning and Development Academy
- Community & Practice Hub
- Technician Commitment
A fifth area of activity, ITSS Consulting - a not for profit, paid for consultancy arm, has been developed in response to requests for bespoke support from institutions.
As part of the continued commitment to the HE and research sector, ITSS Consulting supports organisations to overcome barriers and future-proof technical teams. ITSS Consulting design tailored workforce and organisational development solutions that align to strategic plans and work with a network of technical, leadership and organisational development specialists to help navigate the changing HE landscape, and to develop and grow skilled technical teams across multiple departments and disciplines.
Successful tenderers will become Consultants who will partner with ITSS Consulting to support provision which falls under four broad categories:
• Learning and Development
• Organisational Change
• EDI and Wellbeing
• Technical Working Environments
Informed by the latest research and best practices within the HE sector and beyond, Consultants must demonstrate a clear understanding of the technical and research communities, as well as organisations within the rapidly evolving HE and research landscape, particularly as the UK acknowledges the critical importance of growth in the science, technology, engineering, medicine, and creative industries.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Learning and Development
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of Nottingham (the University) requires specialists with learning and development experience of working with and supporting technicians and research professionals in Higher Education.
The specialists will have experience working with technicians and research staff across a diverse range of subject disciplines including science, technology, engineering, medicine and the creative industries.
Specialists with experience of working with Technicians and/or research staff outside of Higher Education and/or research facilities will be expected to evidence clearly how their experience can be translated into the complex Higher Education environments.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Organisational Change
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of Nottingham (the University) requires specialists with suitable experience to work across disciplines such as project management, knowledge exchange and research culture supporting technicians, technical leaders and research staff within Higher Education and/or research facilities.
Suitable for specialists who can demonstrate experience in these fields while advocating for the inclusion and recognition of technical staff.
Specialists shall have experience in Human Resources and Organisational Change working across a variety of disciplines including workforce planning, staff reorganisation, restructuring and implementing successful initiatives centred around recruitment and/or retention of technical staff.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Diversity, People and Wellbeing
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of Nottingham (the University) requires specialists with experience of working across a range of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and wellbeing projects, supporting technicians, technical leaders and research staff within Higher Education and/or research facilities.
Suitable for specialists who can demonstrate experience across these areas while advocating for the inclusion, and recognition of technical staff.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Technical Working Environments
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of Nottingham (the University) requires suitable technical research specialists who have experience with one specialism noted below:
- specialist health and safety expertise in laboratories, workshops, or studios, including all aspects of equipment safety.
- experience and expertise in the design of laboratories, workshops, or studios, encompassing project initiation, project management, grant funding applications, and a strong understanding of emerging technologies and equipment relevant to these spaces.
- recent experience of technical design input to new building designs at any of the RIBA stages. This includes experience of project initiation, project management, project completion, knowledge transfer and project closedown.
- led research projects within their technical specialism and have successfully disseminated findings both through research publications and within organisations as part of strategic research and knowledge exchange initiatives.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest
Date
28 March 2025
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Where an organisation would like to participate and be invited for the tender opportunity, it shall complete and submit the Preliminary Market Engagement response document to the University by 28 March 2025, 12 noon. The Preliminary Market Engagement response document must be submitted to the University via their Oracle Fusion Supplier Portal.
This Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) is intended to facilitate early market engagement only and is not a call for competition. The University shall not be held liable for any costs whatsoever resulting directly or indirectly from participation in this PME, and is issued to provide and gather information only. The information contained within this PME, or in any communication made between the UoN and any organisation (in relation to this requirement), must not be assumed as creating a contract or agreement.
More information - can be accessed through below tendering portal.
1. If you or your organisation HAS already provided services to the University, please sign into your Supplier Portal account (https://nottingham.ac.uk/unicore)
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When logged in, view the opportunity through 'Active Negotiations':
- Scroll to the 'Supplier Portal' menu option and click the 'Supplier Portal' tile.
- Click on 'View Active Negotiations' link, under the Tasks panel. - To find this opportunity, select 'No' under the 'Invitation Received' search field, then click 'Search'.
- The Search Results will display accordingly. Select the Negotiation number hyperlink (N0000029) and access the opportunity.
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six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The University of Nottingham
Nottingham
Country
United Kingdom