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GB-Bristol: Financial Viability and Sustainability research

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS

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04 Jul 2025 at 09:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Financial Viability and Sustainability Research" was conducted by the Office for Students, based in Bristol. This contracting process falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on survey services. The project involves research activities, qualitative recruitment, interviewing, interim findings, and the production of a final report. The contract was awarded on the 13th of May 2025, with the service delivery scheduled between the 15th of May and the 25th of July 2025. The procurement stage is marked as an award, with a contract valued at £28,748.85. The Office for Students procured these services under their framework for polling and opinion research, targeting the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those focusing on financial viability and sustainability. Although the process is completed, organisations similar to IFF Research Ltd, which was the successful supplier, may find growth opportunities by aligning their capabilities with the requirements of such tenders. As the Office for Students is a prominent buyer in the education sector, participating in similar tenders might open avenues for establishing long-term partnerships in addition to enhancing expertise in survey methodologies and research analysis. Smaller enterprises might wish to explore collaboration with experienced suppliers or develop niche offerings to meet specific project demands.

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Notice Title

GB-Bristol: Financial Viability and Sustainability research

Notice Description

Financial viability and sustainable research including qualitative recruitment, qualitative interviewing, interim findings, final report Additional information: Call off from OfS Framework for Polling and Opinion Research Ltd - PRN2241

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bbf169dc-37ea-42a0-9366-121fc796239e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b87dab31-d11d-42d5-88eb-ff27e9451fd0
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
SME

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
£28,748 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,748 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
14 May 2025 - 25 Jul 2025 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
Sarah Phillips
Contact Email
procurement@officeforstudents.org.uk
Contact Phone
+441179317317

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

IFF RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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