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GB-Bristol: Contract for the 2023 OfS Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) evaluation

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS

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24 Jul 2024 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Students (OfS) has concluded the award stage for the contract titled "GB-Bristol: Contract for the 2023 OfS Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) evaluation". This procurement falls under the industry category of evaluation consultancy services, with the CPV code 79419000. The contract is valued at £74,995.90, and it pertains to services within the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement followed an open procedure and reached the award stage on 26th June 2024. The contract period will commence on 15th July 2024 and conclude on 30th August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The project involves evaluating the TEF, a critical aspect of ensuring quality and excellence in higher education teaching. Firms with expertise in consultancy and evaluation services would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging in such contracts allows businesses to demonstrate their capabilities within the public sector, potentially opening further opportunities in the educational evaluation space.

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Notice Title

GB-Bristol: Contract for the 2023 OfS Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) evaluation

Notice Description

Contract for the 2023 OfS Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) evaluation Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab6c48b0-b463-4c12-ac60-56012f1e613b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£74,995 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,995 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2024 - 30 Aug 2025 1-2 years
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

IFF RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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