Tender

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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09 Mar 2020 at 12:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Students is seeking to commission qualitative research to support the expansion of the National Student Survey (NSS) to previously excluded students, with a focus on final year students in short courses. This procurement is classified under research services and follows an open procedure. The tender was published on 9 March 2020, and the submission deadline for tenders is set for 6 April 2020, with the contract period commencing on 11 May 2020 and concluding on 30 October 2022. The research aims to ensure the NSS remains fit for purpose as it tests the inclusion of students across all years of study. The delivery will take place in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of conducting qualitative research and testing. Businesses specialising in educational research, survey methodologies, or those with experience in consulting with diverse student populations would be well-positioned to compete. By participating in this contract, successful bidders can enhance their market presence while contributing to an important initiative aiming to improve student representation in national surveys.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Instead of: 06 April 2020 Time: 11:00 Read New: 06 April 2020 Time: 15:00 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. 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-b5fd17-400bddae-900d-43cd-abd9-63beea6283eb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cc07c8d-5bd1-48b5-9b45-dc89ada70f56
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
Tender Suitability
SME
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 May 2020 - 30 Oct 2022 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR STUDENTS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@officeforstudents.org.uk
Contact Phone
+441179317023

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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