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Understanding the impact of outreach on access to higher education: an institutional approach.

HEFCE

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The current procurement process is being conducted by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) for the project titled "Understanding the impact of outreach on access to higher education: an institutional approach." This initiative falls within the research consultancy services industry category and aims to develop a robust evaluation methodology for outreach activities. The procurement is in the tender stage, and although the tender period ended on 20th July 2016, the contract is set to commence from 14th August 2016 and run until 31st March 2017. The estimated value of the contract is between £25,000 and £30,000, with the project located in South West England, specifically Bristol (postal code BS34 8SR).

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in research consultancy, particularly those with expertise in educational outreach and evaluation methodologies. With a focus on improving access to higher education for underrepresented young people, suitable candidates include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a strong background in quantitative and qualitative research methods. Engaging in this project could not only enhance their portfolio but also contribute to significant societal outcomes while expanding their presence in the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Understanding the impact of outreach on access to higher education: an institutional approach.

Notice Description

Please Note: This is an OFFA tender opportunity for which the procurement process is run by HEFCE. The Office for Fair Access (OFFA), in partnership with The Sutton Trust, wish to place a contract for a principal investigator (PI) to develop a methodology that can be used by universities to improve understanding and evaluation of the impact of outreach on access to higher education for young people from low and middle income backgrounds who would be the first in their family to attend university. The contract is for: phase one (July 2016 to March 2017): the development and publication of a common evaluation methodology that combines robust quantitative and qualitative methods for outreach activity. The long term goal of this project is to improve the evidence for outreach approaches most commonly used by universities. The first phase of the project, which this tender document refers to, aims to develop a methodology for robust evaluations of a selection of the most promising outreach approaches. Based on the outcomes of phase one, we aim to develop a second phase in which a group of universities pilot the methodology developed. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hefce/aspx/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a46cdde-417e-439d-bf73-f462dc1957c7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Aug 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEFCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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