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Office for Students:Contract for provision of support services for TRAC and understanding academic and financial sustainability of the UK Education Sector

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS

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31 Oct 2020 at 10:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Office for Students seeking a provider for support services related to financial sustainability in the UK education sector. This contract, entitled "Contract for provision of support services for TRAC and understanding academic and financial sustainability of the UK Education Sector," has an estimated value of £2,000,000 and is classified under technical testing, analysis and consultancy services. Located in the South West of England, the procurement was conducted through an open procedure and is currently in the award stage, with the contract period set to run from October 1, 2020, to September 30, 2025. The submission deadline for tenders was June 22, 2020.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialize in consultancy and analytical services within the education sector. Companies offering expertise in financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, and educational funding models would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging successfully in this tender could foster business growth by establishing long-term relationships with key stakeholders in UK higher education, thereby enhancing their industry presence and credibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Office for Students:Contract for provision of support services for TRAC and understanding academic and financial sustainability of the UK Education Sector

Notice Description

The OfS is looking to select a provider capable of delivering support services to the OfS and other UK higher education funding and regulatory bodies; the Regulators and Funders Financial Sustainability Group; the TRAC Development Group and UK higher education sector stakeholders, including providing a central support function for the Transparent Approach to Costing (TRAC).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1ba1bed0-ffa0-4a51-b3f1-a5bb81028280
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/045c170b-7b5d-4eec-8f23-797c9b6cdaa2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2025 Over 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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