Tender

Part-time research project approval

HEFCE

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27 Oct 2017 at 15:36

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27 Oct 2017 at 15:36

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25 Oct 2017 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) seeking a principal investigator for a part-time research project aimed at investigating the current provision of part-time study in higher education in England. The tender, titled "Part-time research project approval," is classified under research services and is currently in the Tender stage. The tender period concludes on 16 November 2017, with submissions required through HEFCE's e-tendering system by 12 noon on the same day. The contract is expected to commence on 27 November 2017 and run until 29 March 2018, with a total value of £25,000 and a minimum value of £20,000.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in educational research, particularly those with expertise in mixed methods approaches. Companies that focus on equitable access to higher education or have a track record in similar projects would be well-positioned to compete for this tender. Participating in this research could also enhance a firm’s reputation within the education sector, fostering further engagements with educational institutions and funding bodies.

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Notice Title

Part-time research project approval

Notice Description

Part-time students are a highly diverse group with a significant role in widening participation; the vast majority are mature students (92% in 2011-12), 44% are the first in their family to enter higher education and 29% are from low income groups (Callender 2011). The recent sharp decline in part-time study (down by 61% since 2010-11 (HEFCE 2017)) therefore has potentially serious implications for the fair access to higher education of underrepresented and disadvantaged groups. The Office for Fair Access (OFFA) wish to place a contract for a principal investigator (PI) to undertake a small scale mixed methods research project to investigate current part-time provision in higher education in England. Please refer to the ITT for detailed description of scope of works. Additional information: OFFA is using the Higher Education Funding Council for England's (HEFCE's) e-tendering system for this process. Tenders should be uploaded to HEFCE's e-tendering system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hefce/ by 12 noon on Friday 17 November 2017. Any inquiries about this tender should also be uploaded to the system and cannot be directed to any individual. Responses to any such query will be made available to all bidders through this system to ensure that there is an open and equitable process. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-018995a2-3941-43e8-8850-e61f107b6df0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1139b96f-5861-48c9-9b9d-4fa7ab4eb6e9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Nov 2017 - 29 Mar 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEFCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Postcode
BS34 8SR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Gifford
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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