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Research into the quality of Non-Medical Help for recipients of Disabled Students Allowance con_26572

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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22 Apr 2025 at 14:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "Research into the quality of Non-Medical Help for recipients of Disabled Students Allowance con_26572" was led by the Department for Education, located in London, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of Research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV code 73000000), and it was conducted as a Call-off from a framework agreement using a selective procurement method. The contract was awarded to I.F.F. RESEARCH LIMITED on 14th April 2025, with a total value of £193,078.88. The project is set to begin on the same day and conclude by 2nd March 2026. The research aims to update and enhance evidence regarding higher education costs in England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in research and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in examining educational costs and systems. The procurement was deemed suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, offering an inclusive chance for smaller and community-driven enterprises to grow their business portfolio by contributing to influential research with the Department for Education. Businesses that can provide insights into academic financial assessments and have a track record in high-quality research delivery in the UK and internationally are well-positioned to benefit from such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research into the quality of Non-Medical Help for recipients of Disabled Students Allowance con_26572

Notice Description

Background: The HE research programme seeks to improve our understanding of the broader costs of HE provision alongside a targeted examination of the effectiveness of the system of support for disabled students Aims and Objectives: The overarching aim of this project is to repeat the cost of study exercise carried out as part of the Augar Review of Post-18 Education and Funding with a view to updating and improving our evidence based and estimates of the costs of undergraduate provision in England. This research will again compare the costs of provision at different levels of undergraduate study, across providers, subjects, and regions. Requirement : This research will seek to build on the 2019 cost of study report, taking into account the lessons learned from the last costing exercise to improve the scope of the study, sector participation, methodological approach and data gathering process. The research will provide more up-to-date estimates of the costs of provision based on the latest available financial data [academic year 2022/23] in order to provide the robust evidence base Ministers would need to make decisions on HE fees & funding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4bfb8e9e-2c4b-4b9b-8948-40a663ec7da3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2cb9d7f-b4b5-47ae-8429-84a1b7ec3985
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£193,078 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£193,078 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2025 - 2 Mar 2026 6-12 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gabriela.dimitrova@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON,
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

I.F.F. RESEARCH

Further Information

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