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Understanding the impact of OFFA's approach to using evidence to promote effective practice in access and participation

HEFCE

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29 Aug 2017 at 13:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by HEFCE involves a tender titled "Understanding the impact of OFFA's approach to using evidence to promote effective practice in access and participation". This project falls within the research services industry category and is located in Bristol, South West England. The tender is currently in the active stage and requires submissions by 12th September 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 18th September 2017 and run until 31st January 2018. The total value of the contract is £25,000, and it will be awarded through an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and evaluation. Companies capable of delivering impact evaluations, particularly those with expertise in the education sector or similar fields, will find this an ideal contract to pursue. The requirement for a principal investigator to analyse and provide insightful recommendations about OFFA's strategies and activities highlights the demand for high-quality evaluators, thus fostering growth for experienced firms in the research service landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Understanding the impact of OFFA's approach to using evidence to promote effective practice in access and participation

Notice Description

The Office for Fair Access (OFFA) wish to place a contract for a principal investigator (PI) to undertake an impact evaluation of the strategic approach and activities of the Evidence and Effective Practice function at OFFA since 2014. This work is time sensitive and will need to be completed by December 2017. The contract is for: - a researcher or external evaluator to undertake an evaluation of OFFA's Evidence and Effective Practice function - the delivery of interim findings to OFFA in a presentation / briefing format at a mid-way point meeting with the contract managers - a final detailed report of evaluation findings and recommendations for improvements that OFFA can use internally - a summary report of evaluation findings and recommendations for improvements that OFFA can share externally. The evaluation will consider the extent to which the activities of OFFA's Evidence and Effective Practice function have successfully met the aims of OFFA's Evidence Strategy. The evaluation findings and recommendations should support our understanding how and why OFFA's approach and activities affect different key stakeholders, in order to generate insightful and valuable recommendations to improve future effectiveness. The procurement process will be run by HEFCE procurement. 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/5966a1cb-e6e0-4e28-9122-0fc60c354276
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

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
29 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Sep 2017 - 31 Jan 2018 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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