Award

Overcoming the Challenges of Engaging Part-Time Students

HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING COUNCIL FOR ENGLAND

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Award

12 Feb 2018 at 11:32

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "Overcoming the Challenges of Engaging Part-Time Students" has been awarded by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement process falls under the research and development services category and was conducted through an open procedure below threshold. The tender period ended on 17th November 2017, and the contract was active from 1st January 2018 to 30th September 2018, with a total contract value of £21,983.

This contract represents an opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in research projects aimed at enhancing the educational support for part-time students from under-represented and disadvantaged backgrounds. Companies specialising in educational consultancy or research services would find this tender particularly relevant, allowing them to contribute meaningful insights while also expanding their portfolio in the education sector.

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Notice Title

Overcoming the Challenges of Engaging Part-Time Students

Notice Description

This contract is for pre-planned research work for the Office of Fair Access to provide an insight into understanding how institutions approach effective part-time provision in English higher education for students from under-represented and disadvantaged backgrounds.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-627b3aef-5cfc-4b5c-a000-23cc228cde2a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1702c4b9-de67-446c-aaa7-bed81b20090d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
£21,983 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,983 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2018 - 30 Sep 2018 6-12 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
HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING COUNCIL FOR ENGLAND
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CFE RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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