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Evaluation of the joint RE and OfS funding competition to improve access and participation for Black, Asian and minority ethnic students in postgraduate research study

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS

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28 May 2021 at 17:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Students is seeking to evaluate the joint Research England and Office for Students funding competition aimed at enhancing access and participation for Black, Asian, and minority ethnic students in postgraduate research studies. This tender, classified under evaluation consultancy services, falls under the services category and is associated with a budget of £284,628. The procurement method employed is an open procedure. Key dates of interest include the contract signing on 18 May 2021, and the tender process, which is now complete, was undertaken in the Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, and Bristol/Bath area.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) proficient in evaluation consultancy services to engage with the educational sector and contribute to significant social initiatives. Businesses with expertise in analytics, programme evaluation, and inclusivity strategies will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract as they can offer insights and methodologies that align with the objectives of improving access for underrepresented groups in education.

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Notice Title

Evaluation of the joint RE and OfS funding competition to improve access and participation for Black, Asian and minority ethnic students in postgraduate research study

Notice Description

Evaluation of the joint Research England and Office for Students funding competition to improve access and participation for Black, Asian and minority ethnic students in postgraduate research study

Lot Information

Lot 1

Evaluation of the joint Research England and Office for Students funding competition to improve access and participation for Black, Asian and minority ethnic students in postgraduate research study. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/HJD43DK953

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b6ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012089-2021
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

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


CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£284,628 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR STUDENTS
Contact Name
Paul Halsall
Contact Email
procurement@officeforstudents.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1179317149

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
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Gifford
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KING'S COLLEGE LONDON

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