Award

Understanding the absolute and relative cost of different modes and levels of HE provision

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

11 Apr 2019 at 12:27

Award

25 Mar 2019 at 11:27

TenderAmendment

25 Mar 2019 at 11:24

Tender

28 Mar 2018 at 09:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is conducting a public procurement process titled "Understanding the absolute and relative cost of different modes and levels of HE provision". This tender falls under the research and development services industry category and is located in London, England. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, having been published on 28th March 2018, with a contract period commencing on 30th April 2018 and concluding on 30th November 2018. The original tender period ended on 10th April 2018. The total contract value is £200,000, with a minimum contract value of £125,000 and the procurement method used is an open procedure below threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the consultancy and research sectors, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). By participating in this contract, companies can engage in valuable research to explore educational costs, potentially enhancing their portfolios in public sector consultancy. Suppliers with expertise in economic analysis, data collection, and higher education provisioning would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Understanding the absolute and relative cost of different modes and levels of HE provision

Notice Description

Evidence review and collection of data from HE providers to explore the costs of undergraduate and postgraduate course provision, the main factors that determine these costs and the reasons for differences across subjects, institutions, levels and modes of study. - The deadline for EOIs is 6pm, Monday 9th April 2018. See the attached EOI document for more detail. Additional information: The deadline for EOIs is 6pm, Monday 9th April 2018. The word count limit for EOIs is 1,000 words.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4fa21983-50d4-47f1-b6ce-df43213fa69a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d6982dc-6bdd-4759-87b5-7281cb0ff195
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£193,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2018 - 30 Nov 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

KPMG

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