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GB-Bristol: PCR2015 Framework Direct Award / Desktop Exercise Notices

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Office for Students (OfS), based in Bristol, involves the "Free Speech Exploration" project aimed at facilitating an online community and an extensive survey among students across OfS-registered providers in England. This falls under the industry category of survey services, classified under CPV code 79311000. The contract was awarded on 21 May 2025 to YouGov plc, a large-scale organisation, with the contract period starting on 1 October 2025 and ending on 30 January 2026. While the procurement method was not specified, this process was a direct award from the OfS Framework for Polling and Opinion Research services. The project has a total value of £24,850. The status of the procurement process is complete, having moved through the award update stage as of 14 July 2025. The services will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms experienced in survey services, particularly those that can offer robust opinion polling and research within the education sector. While the contract has already been awarded to YouGov plc, similar future opportunities may provide competitive prospects for businesses with the capability to manage large-scale surveys and data gathering projects. Companies that can engage with educational institutions and deliver insights through innovative survey methodologies would be well-suited for such opportunities, fostering their expansion in the responsible delivery of public sector research projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Bristol: PCR2015 Framework Direct Award / Desktop Exercise Notices

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 14 July 2025 for the following reason: Amendment of Title of notice(To deliver the Free Speech Exploration consisting of: - An online community for 4 days involving 35 students - An online survey of 1,000 students across OfS registered providers in England) Additional information: Call off from OfS Framework for Polling and Opinion Research services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bbfdab8-914b-4509-bd16-2b52ebed2098
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,850 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,850 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Jan 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
Sarah Phillips
Contact Email
procurement@officeforstudents.org.uk
Contact Phone
+441179317317

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

YOUGOV

Further Information

Notice Documents

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