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GB-Bristol: Office for Students - Progression Exploration

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS

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15 Sep 2025 at 09:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Office for Students in Bristol has concluded with the award for the "Office for Students - Progression Exploration" project. This contract, valued at £24,445.40, falls under the services category, specifically focusing on survey services (CPV classification 79311000). The project involves conducting three focus groups and an online survey involving 2,000 students over a 12-week period. The geographic delivery area is the South West of the United Kingdom. The contract was part of a call off under PRN2241 - OfS Framework for Polling and Opinion research services. The contract period started on 11th August 2025 and will conclude on 28th November 2025, with IFF Research Ltd selected as the supplier following the tender. The procurement utilised an unspecified procurement method.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses involved in research, polling, and survey services to engage with the educational sector, particularly those capable of managing large-scale data collection and analysis. Though already awarded, similar future contracts may offer growth opportunities for SMEs that specialise in educational research or have capabilities to explore student-related topics. Businesses with experience in delivering services to public sector entities, particularly those accustomed to operating within frameworks similar to PRN2241, will find such tenders highly compatible with their service offerings.

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Notice Title

GB-Bristol: Office for Students - Progression Exploration

Notice Description

Over approximately 12 weeks to deliver the progression explorations consisting of: 3 x focus groups and 1 online survey with 2000 students. Additional information: Call off contract under PRN2241 - OfS Framework for Polling and Opinion research services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-85b1546b-47cf-4389-a9fa-94f9c16170db
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38c89469-5625-4e56-af59-38a890593823
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
SME

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
£24,445 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,445 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 1-6 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

IFF RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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