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GB-Bristol: Office for Students - Presentation of TEF research

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS

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01 Jun 2026 at 09:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "GB-Bristol: Office for Students - Presentation of TEF research" has been completed by the Office for Students, located in Bristol, UK. This tender falls under the industry category of Research Services, with a focus on understanding students' interpretations and perceptions of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) through several focus groups. The contract, valued at £19,955.81, runs from 18th May 2026 to 1st October 2026. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with an award notice published on 1st June 2026. The procurement method was not specified, and the project was part of a call off from the OfS Framework PRN2241 for polling and opinion research services. The tender targets the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in research services, particularly those capable of conducting effective focus groups and interpretative research activities. Although it specifies that it is not open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), it can still benefit research firms experienced in educational data analysis and opinion polling. Shift Insight Ltd, a supplier known for its expertise in research services, has been selected for this project, indicating that firms with similar capabilities are well-suited for such opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Bristol: Office for Students - Presentation of TEF research

Notice Description

Research to understand student's interpretation and perception of TEF consisting of 6 focus groups with 5-6 applicants. Additional information: call off from OfS Framework PRN2241- Polling and opinion research service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-32b64858-6c6e-4b93-8d0c-c40fa8ec2174
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/527e4090-b497-401f-aae7-7c8616a5363a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£19,955 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,955 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 1 Oct 2026 1-6 months
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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