Provision of Digital Technology Agency Staff - Banner Support

Nottingham Trent University has awarded a contract to Higher Digital Limited for the provision of specialist consultancy, implementation, and programme delivery services. The primary objective of this engagement is to support the upgrade of the Banner student record system and its subsequent migration to the cloud. The contract was granted via a direct award under Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023, as Higher Digital Limited possesses exclusive intellectual property rights to a proprietary workforce planning tool and methodology. This software is essential for translating the university's requirements into a detailed resource model to identify the specific Banner skills and capacity needed throughout the programme. The total value of the contract is 4,800,000 pounds including VAT. The estimated term of the agreement begins on January 4, 2027, and is scheduled to run until January 3, 2029, with the possibility of extensions extending the partnership up to 2032. This strategic initiative ensures the university has access to the necessary digital technology agency staff and specialized expertise to successfully execute its system modernization.