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Understanding a Whole Institutional Approach to Widening Participation - AWARD

HEFCE

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17 Oct 2017 at 14:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Understanding a Whole Institutional Approach to Widening Participation" was conducted by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) in the South West of the United Kingdom. This tender, classified under higher education services, is currently at the award stage, with an award notice published on 17th October 2017. The contract was awarded to Ellerwood Associates, with a total contract value of £20,000, starting from 7th February 2017 and concluding on 31st May 2017. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, and the tender period closed on 7th February 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on higher education services, particularly those with expertise in conducting research, analysis, and reporting in educational contexts. Companies that specialise in providing consultancy services, particularly those with experience in analysing case studies and developing practical guidelines for educational institutions, would be well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. Engaging with projects like this can contribute to business growth by establishing credibility and expanding networks within the higher education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Understanding a Whole Institutional Approach to Widening Participation - AWARD

Notice Description

The Office For Fair Access (OFFA) are looking to appoint a supplier to undertake a review of national and international research and policy from the past decade (2006-2016). the successful bidder will be required to: 1. Analyse between 5-10 case studies from across the English higher education sector to establish what existing practice looks like in different contexts. This includes analysis of access agreements (data provided by OFFA) 2. Identify the best ways that institutions can evidence their approaches based on all of the above, produce a final report limited to 10,000 words that will outline their approach, methods and key findings 3. Produce a practical guide to support institutions to develop, sustain and evidence effective approaches.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd025a36-75e2-4418-bf6c-c08234672bc2
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20178 years ago
Contract Period
7 Feb 2017 - 31 May 2017 1-6 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
HEFCE
Contact Name
Claire Forkner
Contact Email
c.forkner@hefce.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01179317317

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELLERWOOD ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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