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GB-Bristol: Office for Students - Commuter Students exploration

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS

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26 May 2026 at 08:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Students, based in Bristol, has completed the procurement process for the "Commuter Students exploration" project, which falls under the research services industry category. This public procurement contract involves conducting a quantitative poll of 1,000 current students. The process reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 11th May 2026, and the contract period spanning from 13th May to 31st July 2026. The project will be carried out in the South West, United Kingdom. The procurement value is set at £19,655 GBP, with Savanta Group Ltd being the supplier. The procurement method and process type are not specified, but the contract forms part of the Office for Students framework for Polling and Opinion Research services.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those proficient in conducting large-scale surveys and polls. Large-scale enterprises capable of managing and delivering comprehensive research projects stand to benefit from such opportunities, as demonstrated by the awarding of the contract to Savanta Group Ltd. Companies skilled in servicing the higher education sector, especially those focusing on student research, would find this tender aligns well with their expertise, potentially paving the way for further engagement with public sector clients.

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Notice Title

GB-Bristol: Office for Students - Commuter Students exploration

Notice Description

Delivery of the commuter student exploration. This will consist of a quantitative poll of 1000 current students. Additional information: call off from PRN2241 -Office for Students framework for Polling and Opinion Research services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c695b86c-fc68-4866-accd-0e351dbd98f6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c41d8546-a531-4947-9961-3f385fcd42d3
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,655 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,655 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 May 2026 - 31 Jul 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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