Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The Open University
Procurement Services, Walton Hall,
Milton Keynes
MK7 6BP
Telephone
+44 1908274066
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
National registration number
RC000391
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity
Buyer's address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity/aspx/BuyerProfiles
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned 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
Project and Programme Management Services/PRO/PIN/2022
Reference number
OUPA10830
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Open University is informing the market of the intention to tender for the provision of a range of project, programme and change management consultancy services. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is intended to gauge the interest of potential suppliers and request information from the market prior to commencing a procurement process.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Project and Programme Management Services/PRO/PIN/2022
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Open University (OU) will require the provision of a range of project and programme management services and intends to contract more than one provider, to secure an appropriate level of expertise in the market. The OU is looking to establish a multi provider flexible framework that enables the OU to buy in specialist expertise and capability around project, programme and change management on a call-off basis at pre-agreed rates. It is envisaged a Framework of contracted providers will be appointed to provide a range of services in two lots:- LOT 1 – PROJECT & PROGRAMME MANAGEMENTProject and programme initiation and set-upProject and programme delivery Project and programme rescue and recoveryVisioning and structuringGovernanceBusiness Case development Options AppraisalPlanning PMO set-up and operationProject and programme controls – including risks, issues, dependencies management, quality and change controlCommunications and stakeholder managementBenefits managementProgress monitoring and reportingResource and budget managementHealth ChecksTransition planning and managementChange management – including impact mapping and change readinessBusiness transformationBehavioural changeOrganisation designCulture changeChange leadershipLOT 2 – CHANGE MANAGEMENTChange management – including impact mapping and change readinessBusiness transformationBehavioural changeOrganisation designCulture changeChange leadershipSuppliers are requested to respond to this PIN via The Open University’s e-tendering website, In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversitySuppliers should complete and return a Request for Information Response Document by 30th June 2022.This is a Prior Information Notice; this is not a call for competition. Any description of requirements is yet to be fully determined for the supply and services described. Any potential resulting tender will be advertised via the OU's tender portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity and will require further registration. Registration is free and interested parties can register at any time and search for tenders (and PINs) as and when they are advertised.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Project and Programme Management Services/PRO/PIN/2022
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Open University (OU) will require the provision of a range of project and programme management services and intends to contract more than one provider, to secure an appropriate level of expertise in the market. The OU is looking to establish a multi provider flexible framework that enables the OU to buy in specialist expertise and capability around project, programme and change management on a call-off basis at pre-agreed rates. It is envisaged a Framework of contracted providers will be appointed to provide a range of services in two lots:- LOT 1 – PROJECT & PROGRAMME MANAGEMENTProject and programme initiation and set-upProject and programme delivery Project and programme rescue and recoveryVisioning and structuringGovernanceBusiness Case development Options AppraisalPlanning PMO set-up and operationProject and programme controls – including risks, issues, dependencies management, quality and change controlCommunications and stakeholder managementBenefits managementProgress monitoring and reportingResource and budget managementHealth ChecksTransition planning and managementChange management – including impact mapping and change readinessBusiness transformationBehavioural changeOrganisation designCulture changeChange leadershipLOT 2 – CHANGE MANAGEMENTChange management – including impact mapping and change readinessBusiness transformationBehavioural changeOrganisation designCulture changeChange leadershipSuppliers are requested to respond to this PIN via The Open University’s e-tendering website, In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversitySuppliers should complete and return a Request for Information Response Document by 30th June 2022.This is a Prior Information Notice; this is not a call for competition. Any description of requirements is yet to be fully determined for the supply and services described. Any potential resulting tender will be advertised via the OU's tender portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity and will require further registration. Registration is free and interested parties can register at any time and search for tenders (and PINs) as and when they are advertised.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
20 July 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Suppliers are requested to respond to this PIN via The Open University’s e-tendering website, In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity Suppliers should complete and return a Request for Information Response Document by 30th June 2022.This is a Prior Information Notice; this is not a call for competition. Any description of requirements is yet to be fully determined for the supply and services described. Any potential resulting tender will be advertised via the OU's tender portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity and will require further registration. Registration is free and interested parties can register at any time and search for tenders (and PINs) as and when they are advertised.