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GB-Bristol: Office for Students effectiveness in the implementation of access and participation plan reform

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS

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28 May 2020 at 12:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the Office for Students, based in Bristol, which has awarded a contract titled "Office for Students effectiveness in the implementation of access and participation plan reform." This contract falls under the industry category of evaluation consultancy services and was conducted through an open procurement method. The tender period ended on 8th April 2020, and the contract commenced on 27th April 2020, set to conclude on 30th April 2021. The contract value is £62,850, aimed at analysing reforms relating to access and participation plans with essential stakeholder review.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those engaged in consultancy services focused on educational reforms and stakeholder engagement. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly suitable, as the contracting authority considers them as potential economic operators. Companies with expertise in evaluation consultancy and an understanding of educational policy reforms will be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Bristol: Office for Students effectiveness in the implementation of access and participation plan reform

Notice Description

Analysis of the reforms relating to access and particpation plans and stakeholder review. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecfbe8e8-5a17-4f57-b155-c86b9bc8aef3
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
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

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£62,850 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,850 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2021 1-2 years
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
01179317023

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

NOUS GROUP (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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