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Evaluation of the Open University HE in FE (validation) project

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS

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17 Jan 2025 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Students has concluded the procurement process for the "Evaluation of the Open University HE in FE (validation) project" in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender, classified under "Evaluation consultancy services" (CPV: 79419000), aimed to support evidence-informed decision-making for future interventions in this policy area. The process was conducted using an open procedure, with a total contract value of £148,878.75. Key dates include the tender closing on January 16, 2025, and the contract period running from January 20, 2025, to March 31, 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy services, particularly those capable of assessing educational projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage in such opportunities due to their eligibility and suitability. The awarded supplier, Ecorys UK, based in Birmingham, is an example of an organisation that has successfully capitalised on this opportunity. Such contracts can provide valuable business growth through project involvement and government sector engagement.

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Notice Title

Evaluation of the Open University HE in FE (validation) project

Notice Description

The evaluation aims to help the OfS and government stakeholders make evidence-informed decisions for future interventions in this policy space and to understand the impact and effectiveness of the OU HE in FE (validation) project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7c5e6ebf-7d15-47d9-826e-8ed38ca85607
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/351224a4-d8d3-452d-b79a-58bbc6d79910
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£148,878 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£148,878 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
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

ECORYS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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