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Part-time research project approval - AWARD

HEFCE

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23 Nov 2017 at 13:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The HEFCE (Higher Education Funding Council for England) has awarded a contract for a part-time research project aimed at investigating current part-time provision in higher education in England. This procurement falls under the industry category of research services, with a contract value of £25,000. The contract period started on 27th November 2017 and will conclude on 29th March 2018. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, which allows any eligible entity to participate. The tender was effectively concluded on 16th November 2017, prior to the award notification published on 23rd November 2017.

This research project presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in educational consulting, research methodologies, or higher education policy analysis. Companies with expertise in mixed methods research and a track record of conducting studies on educational provision will find themselves well-suited to engage with this project. The inclusion of various stakeholders and the focus on underrepresented groups in higher education makes this a relevant and impactful tender for organisations looking to expand their reach in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Part-time research project approval - AWARD

Notice Description

Part-time students are a highly diverse group with a significant role in widening participation; the vast majority are mature students (92% in 2011-12), 44% are the first in their family to enter higher education and 29% are from low income groups (Callender 2011). The recent sharp decline in part-time study (down by 61% since 2010-11 (HEFCE 2017)) therefore has potentially serious implications for the fair access to higher education of underrepresented and disadvantaged groups. The Office for Fair Access (OFFA) wish to place a contract for a principal investigator (PI) to undertake a small scale mixed methods research project to investigate current part-time provision in higher education in England. Please refer to the ITT for detailed description of scope of works.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a8841f54-970a-41c3-9fa3-d1618083da3d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36a06c65-db24-4c87-ba08-e5ea46e7d4a8
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2017 - 29 Mar 2018 1-6 months
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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CFE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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