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GB-Bristol: Facilitation of a Theory of Change for a funded programme to support access to higher education in England

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS

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31 May 2024 at 12:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Students in Bristol has awarded a contract to Public First Ltd for the facilitation of a Theory of Change for a program supporting access to higher education in England. The contract value is £35,500, with a tender deadline of 7th May 2024. The contract period is from 8th May 2024 to 7th February 2025. This procurement process falls under the "Business and management consultancy and related services" category, with the procurement method being an open procedure.

This tender by the Office for Students presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and other businesses in the consultancy services industry. Businesses willing to provide services related to facilitating a Theory of Change for a program supporting access to higher education in England are well-suited to compete in this procurement. The buyer's emphasis on SMEs suggests a potential focus on local and specialised expertise in consultancy services for this particular contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Bristol: Facilitation of a Theory of Change for a funded programme to support access to higher education in England

Notice Description

Contract for Facilitation of a Theory of Change for a funded programme to support access to higher education in England 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-de319b30-e535-45f0-9387-1ec3061f3bb1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04b495b2-d25a-48a1-a2fb-678bf4baf44d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 May 2024 - 7 Feb 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

PUBLIC FIRST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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