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Contract Information Class 1

Reference Number UOW-CNL-24 -01
Amount Payable Greater than $150,000.00
Estimated cost $806,520.00 (incl GST)
Effective Date 12/08/2024
Completion Date 06/12/2024
Name and business address of the contractor
KordaMentha Pty Ltd - Level 31, 525 Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia
Particulars of the project to be undertaken, the goods or services to be provided or real property to be leased/transferred KordaMentha has been engaged to conduct the review of University Operations, with the objective to deliver a whole-of-enterprise review of university operations, focused on the UOW operating model to ensure the future success and sustainability of the university. Occurring in parallel, KordaMentha is also engaged to undertake a people and culture capability assessment, and review of the current employee complaints process.
Details of any related body corporate or private sector entity who will be involved in carrying out any of the contractor’s obligations or receive a benefit.
Are there any provisions under which the amount payable may be varied? No
Can the contract be renegotiated? No
Did the contract involve a tender process? Yes
Tendering Method Formal tender process was undertaken in accordance with university procurement processes. Three vendors (Deloitte, KordaMentha and Partners in Performance) were invited to submit proposals to support this program of work.
Tendering Criteria Tender awarded based on UOW tender assessment criteria including compliance criteria and qualitative criteria (expertise in complex organisations, organisational optimisation, resilience and change management, as well as knowledge of the University sector, and financial acumen).
Description of any provisions under which the contractor is to receive payment for providing operational or maintenance services N/A