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GB-Bristol: Office for Students - Accommodation Exploration

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS

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09 Mar 2026 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Office for Students focuses on the award of a contract titled "GB-Bristol: Office for Students - Accommodation Exploration." This project aims to execute an online survey on student accommodation, primarily targeting approximately 1000 first-year students and involving three online focus groups. The contract has been awarded under the OfS Framework for Polling and Research Services. The process falls under the services industry category, specifically survey services, and is expected to take place in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the "Award" phase, with the award date being 13 February 2026 and the contract period stretching from 16 February 2026 to 1 June 2026. The total value of the contract awarded to IFF Research Ltd is £24,627 GBP.

This tender presents significant prospects for growth within the research services sphere, particularly for businesses adept at conducting large-scale online surveys and focus groups. Entities like research firms specialising in student-related studies or those already possessing familiarity with handling academic surveys would find this opportunity promising. Although the procurement did not specify a particular method, the engagement aligns with the targeted framework thereby establishing a streamlined pathway for competent service providers to deliver their expertise efficiently. As the endeavour does not cater specifically to SMEs or VCSEs, larger entities with robust capabilities in executing research projects may find a competitive advantage.

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Notice Title

GB-Bristol: Office for Students - Accommodation Exploration

Notice Description

Online survey on accommodation, with approx 1000 first year students and 3 online focus groups. Additional information: Awarded under OfS Framework for Polling and Research services - PRN2241

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bc464815-4e46-4aab-bd75-60482a7bece9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcbdb421-6442-4ff0-ada3-14470aeb1f9c
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
£24,627 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,627 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 1 Jun 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

IFF RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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