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GB-Bristol: Analysis of responses to the request for further information on teaching-related spend funded by HEIF allocations

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS

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31 Aug 2018 at 08:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Students has recently completed a procurement process for the analysis of responses related to teaching-related spending funded by Higher Education Innovation Fund (HEIF) allocations. The tender, identified as GB-Bristol, was conducted under the open procurement method in the research and development services industry category. The tender period ended on 23rd August 2018, and the contract is set to run from 24th August 2018 to 30th November 2018. The total value of the awarded contract is approximately £29,937.50, with delivery expected in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in research and consultancy services, to expand their operations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited to compete for similar contracts, despite the current award being given to the large firm RSM UK Consulting Ltd. Businesses with expertise in educational funding analysis and consultancy services should consider developing their capabilities to engage in future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Title

GB-Bristol: Analysis of responses to the request for further information on teaching-related spend funded by HEIF allocations

Notice Description

Analysis of responses to the request for further information on teaching-related spend funded by HEIF allocations 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-ee772f3f-8fd1-4d3c-ba5c-8b91d2db52f5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cbd6368-5ad3-4b5a-b5b8-79c7b300ec3a
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,937 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,937 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Aug 20187 years ago
Contract Period
23 Aug 2018 - 30 Nov 2018 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

RSM UK CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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