Tender

NSS Support

UNIVERSITY OF READING

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Tender

05 Oct 2022 at 15:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Reading has initiated a tender process for NSS Support services, involving the provision of national student survey support, guidance on legislation and policy changes, student engagement planning, survey management, and result analysis. The contract falls under the research and development services category and has a value of £300,000. The tender is open for submissions until 4th November 2022, with a contract period starting on 21st December 2022 and ending on 31st March 2023, requiring expertise in research and consultancy.

This tender opportunity from the University of Reading presents a chance for companies specialised in research and consultancy services to secure a contract for NSS Support. Businesses with experience in providing support services, advising on legislation, student engagement, survey management, and result analysis are well-suited to compete. The contract offers a valuable opportunity for growth in the research and development sector, particularly for companies looking to expand their portfolio of higher education clientele.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NSS Support

Notice Description

The University is looking for applicants who are able to: o Provide technically excellent national student survey support services and advice; o Show clear Service Standards and the ability to deliver against those; o Show credibility, competence and innovation in the provision of national student surveys; o Provide guidance for staff as appropriate; o Advise on changes to legislation or policy and update the University and appropriate staff members; o Provide solutions which balance quality, flexibility and value for money. o Formulate plans for improving student engagements with the NSS 2023 (inc. Interactions with students and staff, planned communications, details of student reps, etc.) for the subject areas concerned. o Engagement of key staff and student reps to ensure the purpose & process of the survey is understood before launch o Manage survey completion (most likely 2-3 days on site) every week plus virtual support throughout the project life cycle o Analysis of NSS 2023 results and forward action planning Additional information: To gain access to the documents please go to www.in-tendhost.co.uk/theuniversityofreading and click on Current Tenders and then express interest. Delivery Notes All ITT submissions must be returned through the www.in-tendhost.co.uk/theuniversityofreading portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d159a38-abbe-4faa-8082-9b8f463a1130
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Dec 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF READING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG6 6AQ
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates
Westminster Constituency
Earley and Woodley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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