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Sponsored Study Visa Evaluation

HOME OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has awarded a contract for the provision of research and data collection services to evaluate study visa holders and sponsors. The contract, titled "Sponsored Study Visa Evaluation," falls under the services category with a value of £175,000. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period ended on 2023-05-10, and the contract period is from 2023-06-19 to 2025-06-18. The contracting authority is the Home Office, located in London, with Stuart Flegg as the contact person.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses, specifically those providing research services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete due to the suitability preference indicated. The Home Office is actively engaging SMEs through this procurement process, aiming to gather valuable insights into the study visa program. Businesses interested in providing research and data collection services within the public sector should closely monitor such opportunities to support business growth and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sponsored Study Visa Evaluation

Notice Description

Research and data collection services to evaluate study visa holders and sponsors experience.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9953b8ee-9858-4aa3-b915-f1fdf5cc85d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8791093b-58c9-4a2b-9e7f-05882d1149e7
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
18 Jun 2023 - 18 Jun 2025 2-3 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IFF RESEARCH

Further Information

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