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GB-Bristol: Office for Students - Brand Awareness Exploration

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS

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29 May 2026 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "GB-Bristol: Office for Students - Brand Awareness Exploration" was conducted by the Office for Students, focusing on survey services within the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender was categorised under the industry classification of survey services, with a total value of £23,960. The procurement reached the award stage on 1st May 2026, with the contract period extending from 8th May 2026 to 31st August 2026. Although the procurement method details were not specified, the framework used was PRN2241 – Office for Students framework for polling and opinion research services.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in market research and data analysis services, particularly those experienced in engaging with student demographics. The structured approach of utilising online communities, in-depth interviews, and quantitative polling offers distinct avenues for companies capable of delivering comprehensive insights into brand awareness. While the call was not specifically targeting small or voluntary community enterprises, larger organisations with robust resources and expertise in survey services were well-positioned to compete and deliver on this engagement. Savanta Group Ltd, as the awarded supplier, is indicative of the scale and capability required for such a contract.

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Notice Title

GB-Bristol: Office for Students - Brand Awareness Exploration

Notice Description

Brand awareness exploration - this will consist of an online community and in-depth interviews and a quantitative poll of 1250 current students and student representatives. Additional information: Call off from PRN2241 - Office for Students framework for polling and opinion research services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/561ab5a0-4b03-4c6a-ab0e-ef17d11bf2b6
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
Large

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
£23,960 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,960 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 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

SAVANTA GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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