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GB-Bristol: Office for Students Contract for research into perceptions of higher education outreach and access activity

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS

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11 Jul 2019 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Students, a UK-based contracting authority located in Bristol, has completed a procurement process for research services titled "Office for Students Contract for research into perceptions of higher education outreach and access activity." This open tender, which covered a contract value of £24,900, was divided into two separate Lots, allowing bidders to apply for one or both, with the opportunity to submit discounted pricing if awarded both Lots. The tender period concluded on 30th June 2019, and the contract period commenced on 1st July 2019, extending until 23rd August 2019.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for SMEs and organisations with expertise in research services, particularly those focusing on education and outreach. Businesses well suited to compete should have strong capabilities in conducting surveys and analyses of perceptions related to higher education, as well as experience in delivering similar research projects. This can significantly contribute to the growth of firms looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts, particularly in understanding educational access and outreach initiatives.

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Notice Title

GB-Bristol: Office for Students Contract for research into perceptions of higher education outreach and access activity

Notice Description

Office for Students Contract for research into perceptions of higher education outreach and access activity. This tender opportunity has been split into two separate Lots. Bidders can apply for one or both Lots. Bidders that apply for both Lots also have the opportunity to provide pricing that reflects any discounts applicable if they were to be awarded a contract covering both Lots. The detailed requirements for each Lot and how to access each Lot tenderbox are given in the tender documents. 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
ocds-b5fd17-ddde2e67-6948-4edb-b970-0b32d7d21790
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af1ef31c-9170-4b92-98b8-93a57c01329c
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
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
£24,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20196 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2019 - 23 Aug 2019 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
Paul Halsall
Contact Email
procurement@officeforstudents.org.uk
Contact Phone
01179317149

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

WALNUT UNLIMITED LTD (TRADING AS ICM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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