Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cc2-d520-728b-bd3e-8a684b4c3a27/digital-advice-strategy awarded GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # Digital Advice & Strategy [Open University(THE)](https://tendernation.io/buyers/open-universitythe) Estimated value £2,000,000 Published 9 Oct 2023 Deadline Closed 11 Jul 2023 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Advice, mentoring and upskilling on digital, data and technology strategy, organisational design and roadmaps needed to support digital ways of working in the OU including: • Advice on digital, data and technology • strategy, organisational design and roadmaps • Advice and mentoring for senior and executive leaders • Designing digital, technology and operational standards for services, processes and platforms • Assurance and advice on digital, technological, and service improvements • Improving the digital skills of all those across the OU as required • Adapting governance and leadership behaviours to support an agile delivery approach • Ability to commission more substantial, bounded packages of work depending on needs across the OU as required. Examples may include service design projects, independent reviews of projects and service improvements, organisation design and capability building activities. • Creating agility through service teams and an increased focus on user experience • Building better experiences for people using our systems through personalised, seamless journeys • Design and deliver training as necessary • Assistance in building relevant capability and delivery frameworks • Moving to an evergreen estate with continuous improvement at the heart of what we do • Options development and appraisal • Requirements gathering and management • Communications and stakeholder management • Agile delivery- inc. Agile practices and roles • Transition planning and management • Change embedding - adapting and adopting change into BAU including behavioural change • Cultural change and change leadership • Public Digital will work in close collaboration with an OU internal team, including building their capability and ensuring momentum is sustained and there is continuity in the longer term. GCloud 13 framework has been used for this call - off [crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM1557.13](https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM1557.13) Read full description ## CPV classification IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/98f49350-2b18-4a2d-ac1c-1ce6ecf96aff) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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