Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Edgbaston
BIRMINGHAM
B152TT
Contact
Emma Priest
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKG31 - Birmingham
Companies House
RC000645
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
RealStaffing - Product Owner
Reference number
SC1327/24
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Provision of a Product Owner for Research
Information System (RIS) and Transforming
Student Acquisition Programme (TSAP)for the
University of Birmingham
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £288,990
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG31 - Birmingham
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
RealStaffing were engaged due to their specialism
in, and ability to, provide high calibre interim
technologists with Higher Education (HE) domain
experience at short notice; something a more
generalising recruitment partner would not be able
to do. The urgency of the planning and demand
horizons for these resources meant that the usual
procurement processes could not be followed and
RealStaffing already have over three years'
experience of working with The University of
Birmingham (UoB).
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated without a prior call for competition
- The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason:
- absence of competition for technical reasons
Explanation:
RealStaffing were engaged due to their specialism
in, and ability to, provide high calibre interim
technologists with Higher Education (HE) domain
experience at short notice; something a more
generalising recruitment partner would not be able
to do. The urgency of the planning and demand
horizons for these resources meant that the usual
procurement processes could not be followed and
RealStaffing already have over three years'
experience of working with The University of
Birmingham (UoB).
RealStaffing have provided resources with
knowledge and familiarity with UoB's systems and
processes to allow for immediate and effective
contributions, which would not be possible with a
new provider. The time required to bring another
supplier up to this level of understanding would be
significant, leading to delays in the initiatives
timeline(s) and associated impact on milestones.
Retaining this partnership ensures continuity and
minimises the time loss that would otherwise be
incurred through an extensive onboarding and
training period with a new vendor.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section five. Award of contract/concession
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27 November 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
SThree Partnership LLP
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
Companies House
OC387148
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £288,990
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Country
United Kingdom