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Evaluation of the Open University HE in FE (validation) project

Office for Students

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10 Oct 2024 at 16:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Students (OfS) has announced an active tender for the evaluation of the Open University Higher Education in Further Education (HE in FE) validation project. This consultancy services contract is part of the broader services industry, classified under "Evaluation consultancy services." The project is located in the Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area (UKK1 region). The tender was published on 10th October 2024 with a closing date of 12th November 2024. The chosen procurement method is an open procedure. Notably, this contract is part of the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) framework, and requires electronic submissions via the Delta eSourcing platform.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in evaluation consultancy to work with a reputable public body. The project's primary aim is to aid OfS and government stakeholders in making evidence-informed decisions for future interventions in this policy area. Businesses focused on consultancy within the education sector, particularly those with a track record in similar evaluations, will find this contract a valuable addition to their portfolio, facilitating business growth and enhancing their market credibility. Successful bidders stand to gain vital experience and strengthen their relationship with a key government organisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evaluation of the Open University HE in FE (validation) project

Notice Description

The evaluation aims to help the OfS and government stakeholders make evidence-informed decisions for future interventions in this policy space and to understand the impact and effectiveness of the OU HE in FE (validation) project.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The evaluation aims to help the OfS and government stakeholders make evidence-informed decisions for future interventions in this policy space and to understand the impact and effectiveness of the OU HE in FE (validation) project. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3CHX6ESRD8

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a7c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001769-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£148,878 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20251 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

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
Postcode Area
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

Ecorys UK

Further Information

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