# Specialist Sourcing Partner - AWARD

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [The University of Nottingham](/buyers/the-university-of-nottingham/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: [PA Consulting Services Ltd](/contract-winners/pa-consulting-services/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £1,551,867
- Award date: 12 October 2020
- Published: 13 July 2021
- Contract start: 12 October 2020
- Contract end: 11 April 2022
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: a2d596e2-d127-48ef-bd32-07584396a005-450953
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a89b7341-88e2-4a4c-8ea8-431be14658f1

## Description

As part of the Digital Futures Programme two projects were approved to move into the procurement phase by the University of Nottingham \(UoN\) in October 2019\. These projects are: o A new IT Operating Model \(ITO\) o A new Procurement, Human Resources and Finance Platform also known as Digital Core It is essential that each project is initiated correctly and that we choose the right delivery approach, governance and supporting resources to ensure delivery success\. The University has identified the need for a Specialist Sourcing Partner to provide expert skills and experience in specifying, buying and transitioning complex technology enabled projects\. The Specialist Sourcing Partner will bring expert knowledge of the market to enable the University to buy its foundational IT Service and Operating Model and its Digital Core solution and services\. This resource will work closely with various internal University resources operating at all levels across the Digital Programme\. Lots - The requirement will be divided into the following Lots: o Lot 1 - Specialist Sourcing Partner - IT Operating Model o Lot 2 - Specialist Sourcing Partner - Digital Core Each Lot will be evaluated on an individual basis\. Tenderers may bid for one, or both Lots\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2d596e2-d127-48ef-bd32-07584396a005-450953)