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Office for Students Qualitative research to support the expansion of the National Student Survey to previously excluded students

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS

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04 Jul 2020 at 09:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Students has awarded a contract titled "Qualitative research to support the expansion of the National Student Survey to previously excluded students," focused on enhancing eligibility criteria for the NSS. This procurement process, classified under the research services category, utilised an open procedure and the tender period's submission deadline was on 28th April 2020. The contract, valued at £146,852, was officially awarded on 28th April 2020 and the contract period runs from 11th June 2020 to 30th October 2022, with the contract located in the South West of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in qualitative research methodologies, to engage with a significant initiative in higher education. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the procurement has a preference for their participation, allowing them to demonstrate their unique insights and innovative approaches in improving the NSS and contributing to the inclusivity of student feedback across various learning environments.

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Notice Title

Office for Students Qualitative research to support the expansion of the National Student Survey to previously excluded students

Notice Description

The OfS, on behalf of the other funding and regulatory bodies has set out proposals for expanding the target population of the NSS to include final year students on short courses. The funding and regulatory bodies are currently consulting on proposals to make changes to the survey eligibility criteria to test the inclusion of students in all years of study. We now wish to commission a comprehensive programme of qualitative research/testing to support these proposals and ensure the NSS remains fit for purpose.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-310dba5c-1112-463c-bbeb-c68eaf90cb81
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0124773c-0e44-46ce-b8ba-4756677351c5
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£146,852 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£146,852 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jun 2020 - 30 Oct 2022 2-3 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

SHIFT INSIGHT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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