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Understanding a Whole Institutional Approach to Widening Participation

HEFCE

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24 Jan 2017 at 11:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Office For Fair Access (HEFCE) is seeking proposals for a contract titled "Understanding a Whole Institutional Approach to Widening Participation". This procurement falls under the higher education services category and is located in Stoke Gifford, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. Currently in the Tender stage, submissions are due by 7 February 2017. The contract period spans from 7 February 2017 to 31 May 2017, with an estimated contract value of £20,000. The procurement method is an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational consultancy and research, particularly those with expertise in analysing case studies within the higher education sector. Companies capable of conducting comprehensive reviews and producing insightful reports will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, firms that can provide practical guides to assist educational institutions in evidencing their strategies stand to benefit from this engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Understanding a Whole Institutional Approach to Widening Participation

Notice Description

The Office For Fair Access (OFFA) are looking to appoint a supplier to undertake a review of national and international research and policy from the past decade (2006-2016). the successful bidder will be required to: 1. Analyse between 5-10 case studies from across the English higher education sector to establish what existing practice looks like in different contexts. This includes analysis of access agreements (data provided by OFFA) 2. Identify the best ways that institutions can evidence their approaches based on all of the above, produce a final report limited to 10,000 words that will outline their approach, methods and key findings 3. Produce a practical guide to support institutions to develop, sustain and evidence effective approaches. Additional information: 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/b7a33ab1-bf07-4bc6-8b13-4c9245345622
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Feb 2017 - 31 May 2017 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
HEFCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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