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Policy Brief Enquiry

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

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Award

23 Jun 2021 at 11:18

Award Notice
Tender

21 May 2021 at 13:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire has announced a completed procurement process for a tender titled "Policy Brief Enquiry," classified under documentation services. The contract, which aims to produce a concise policy brief document, was published on 21st May 2021, with the tender period ending on 23rd May 2021. The contract period is set to begin on 31st May 2021 and conclude on 1st June 2021. The procurement method used was an open procedure, appropriate for below-threshold contracts, with all submissions handled in a digital format only.

This opportunity can foster business growth particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in documentation services, market research, and consultancy. Companies that possess expertise in producing professional reports with graphical content and quick turnaround capabilities would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in such projects can enhance visibility and open pathways for securing additional contracts within the education and research sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Policy Brief Enquiry

Notice Description

To produce a 4-5 page document which will be a policy brief. In colour with a suitable picture on the front page (to be selected by research team) including university logo. It will have some graphs/tables at the back. No hard copies required as it will be PDF only. All documentation to be provided by the research team. We require a quick turnaround once the final report is done. This is expected by the end of May. Additional information: Please contact Maureen.Dutton@beds.ac.uk or sarah.wadd@beds.ac.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7fb84623-ba5b-4955-a9f1-7f3715a10828
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/070aee5e-eebd-4df8-a440-49991bad28ee
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79131000 - Documentation services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 May 2021 - 1 Jun 2021 30 days
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
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GENUS DESIGN AND MARKETING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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