Consulting Services for Higher Education Institutions
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACT DURATION
TIMELINE
Issue Date: June 26th, 2026
Question Deadline: July 17th, 2026
Q&A Response Posted: July 24th, 2026
Proposal Deadline: July 31st, 2026
QUESTION DEADLINE
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
Inter-University Council Purchasing Group
DESCRIPTION
A government authority in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a vendor to provide a broad range of consulting services for institutions of higher education. The scope covers general and strategic consulting such as strategic planning, change management, business plan development, process improvement, organizational planning, restructuring, and transformation planning. Finance and administration consulting includes budget and funding models, business process analysis, capital planning, compliance analysis, audits, cost transformation, procurement, e-procurement, financial advisory support, ERP, revenue strategy, and related administrative services.
Human resources and benefits consulting services are required, including compensation studies, benchmarking, workforce planning, organizational design, retirement and medical benefits consulting, payroll advisory, Title IX consulting, and revenue cycle support. Academic consulting covers portfolio review, enrollment management, student retention, learning and development, program evaluation, and academic strategy. Technology consulting includes AI and cloud consulting, IT strategy, systems integration, infrastructure management, software and data management, digital transformation, governance, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity advisory services.
Additionally, marketing and communications consulting is needed, such as brand strategy, market positioning, strategic and digital communications, creative services, social media and content strategy, audience research, advancement communications, and reputation management. Facilities, capital, and specialized operational consulting services are also part of the requirement. The contract will cover a three-year period. All questions regarding this opportunity must be submitted by July 17, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due July 31, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 17, 2026.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by Inter-University Council Purchasing Group. The work is located in Ohio, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Experience providing comprehensive consulting services to higher education clients
- Demonstrated expertise across multiple consulting disciplines, including strategy, finance, HR, academic, IT, and marketing
- Medium to large consulting firms with multi-disciplinary teams
- Evidence of success with large-scale institutional consulting projects
- Familiarity with government procurement processes in Ohio
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