Tender

Office for Students:Contract for provision of support services for TRAC and understanding academic and financial sustainability of the UK Education Sector

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS

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14 May 2020 at 09:30

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TenderAmendment

04 May 2020 at 11:10

Tender Notice
Tender

10 Apr 2020 at 13:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Students is currently seeking tenders for the provision of support services related to TRAC and understanding the academic and financial sustainability of the UK Education Sector. This procurement falls under the category of technical testing, analysis and consultancy services and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender is at the active stage and was published on 10 April 2020, with the tender period ending on 7 May 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 1 July 2020 and will continue until 31 July 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a broad range of bidders to participate.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses that specialise in consultancy services, particularly those experienced in technical testing and financial analysis within the education sector. Given the comprehensive nature of the project, businesses that can demonstrate a robust understanding of higher education funding, regulatory frameworks, and cost analysis, particularly those with a history of working with UK regulators and educational institutions, would be well-positioned to compete. This contract could enable growth by establishing long-term relationships with key stakeholders in the UK education landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Office for Students:Contract for provision of support services for TRAC and understanding academic and financial sustainability of the UK Education Sector

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Instead of: 07 May 2020 Time: 15:30 Read New: 28 May 2020 Time: 15:30 The OfS is looking to select a provider capable of delivering support services to the OfS and other UK higher education funding and regulatory bodies; the Regulators and Funders Financial Sustainability Group; the TRAC Development Group and UK higher education sector stakeholders, including providing a central support function for the Transparent Approach to Costing (TRAC).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-50120b0e-ec24-43e7-957b-4cf56b9b55f3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d108b7af-140b-4605-ab39-00d13d8c84aa
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2020 - 31 Jul 2025 Over 5 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
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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

Further Information

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