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Office for Students: Framework for Polling and Opinion Research Services

Office for Students

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21 Mar 2025 at 16:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Students, based in Bristol, has completed its tender process for establishing a framework for polling and opinion research services, targeting the South West region of the UK. The contract, valued at £1,500,000, will cover survey services in the education sector, spanning from 3rd March 2025 to 2nd March 2029. The framework is divided into three lots, addressing different segments: students, the education sector and other stakeholders, and evaluation projects. The procurement followed an open procedure, with all necessary milestones completed by 7th February 2025.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in survey services and opinion research. Businesses capable of reaching distinct population groups, such as students and other education stakeholders, are well-suited to compete. The awarded suppliers include a mix of SMEs and larger organisations like Shift Insight Ltd, Savanta Group Ltd, and YouGov PLC, offering a diverse range of expertise and resources. Participating in this framework can enhance visibility, facilitate long-term partnerships, and provide a steady stream of projects within the education survey sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Office for Students: Framework for Polling and Opinion Research Services

Notice Description

This tender sets out the specification requirements for Contractor(s) to join a framework for delivering the Office for Students (OfS) polling and opinion research requirements. The tender is divided into 3 Lots. Lots 1&2 have been constructed by ability to reach certain populations: Lot 1- Students and Lot 2 -Education Sector and other stakeholders. Lot 3 is for evaluation projects.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b0ba826-803e-4db1-aa9c-adf20719eed4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/575a8f13-2c1a-459e-9d30-d0d73d35d3c5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 2 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Office for Students
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8SR
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

Shift Insight

Savanta Group Ltd

IFF Research

Public First Limited

YouGov Plc

Thinks Insight & Strategy

Alma Economics

Advance HE

York Consulting LLP

Technopolis Limited

Further Information

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