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Degree apprenticeship funding competition evaluation

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS

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30 May 2024 at 12:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Students has completed the procurement process for the degree apprenticeship funding competition evaluation. The contract is valued at £324,953 GBP and covers evaluation consultancy services. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on May 9, 2024. The contract is set to run from May 10, 2024, to August 31, 2026, with the delivery addresses in the South West region, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity presents SMEs and VCSEs with the chance to participate and grow their businesses. Companies offering evaluation consultancy services or involved in research and analysis may find this tender well-suited for their operations. The awarded contract, held by Ipsos (Market Research) Limited, offers an insight into the type of businesses that can succeed in similar procurements, emphasising the importance of meeting the strategic aims set forth by the Office for Students.

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Notice Title

Degree apprenticeship funding competition evaluation

Notice Description

The Office for Students are seeking an evaluator to design and deliver an evaluation of the degree apprenticeships funding competition to understand the impact and effectiveness of the funding and how it is contributing to delivering the funding's strategic aims, as well as meeting the OfS' regulatory objectives.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c9cbd96a-396a-43b9-8ba9-94be9f0cc8d5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53b1da20-6c06-40ce-b683-62aefd51cd39
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
Large

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
£324,953 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£324,953 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
9 May 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 2-3 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

IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH) LIMITED T/A/ IPSOS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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