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GB-Bristol: Provider Perceptions Research

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS

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31 Jul 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Students (OfS), located in Bristol, awarded a contract under the OfS framework for polling and opinion research services. The contract, titled "GB-Bristol: Provider Perceptions Research," involves developing a validated quantitative survey and collecting and analysing data from a representative sample of providers. Classified under survey services, this project is situated in the South West of England. The procurement process now stands at the "award" stage, with the contract period spanning from 9th July 2025 to 31st January 2026. The contract, valued at £33,862.50, was awarded to Savanta Group Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in London. The tender process used was not specified, but it was part of a framework agreement for services.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in survey and data analysis services. Although it does not specifically favour SMEs or VCSEs, larger research and consultancy firms, such as Savanta Group Ltd, are well-positioned to deliver on such comprehensive projects. The successful execution of this contract could lead to future collaborations with the Office for Students and similar public sector entities looking to gain insights through data. Businesses with expertise in data collection, analysis, and service delivery within the higher education sector will find this type of procurement particularly advantageous.

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Notice Title

GB-Bristol: Provider Perceptions Research

Notice Description

The project is to develop a validated quantitative survey and then collect and analyse data from a representative sample of providers. Additional information: This contract was awarded under the OfS framework for polling and opinion research services - PRN2241

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-717e315e-ebba-48be-83c9-8e4417d02ee0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22db314b-cfa9-4406-8175-793728edde4c
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
£33,862 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,862 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAVANTA GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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