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Student Information Review

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jun 2025 at 15:38

TenderUpdate

05 Mar 2025 at 11:11

Tender

04 Mar 2025 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Students, a public authority in central government, has recently completed the procurement process for the "Student Information Review" contract. The project is centred around undertaking research into the quality and impact of student information, with findings aimed at informing future policy development. Located in Bristol, UK, the procurement was conducted as an open competition below the threshold, and the award phase was successfully concluded on 6th June 2025. The contract, valued at £65,500 net, commenced on 28th May 2025 and has a potential extension up to May 2026 to accommodate any provider delays. The primary industry category associated with this contract is market and economic research, with delivery planned across various UK regions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in market and economic research, particularly those with expertise in polling and statistics, to engage with a major public sector initiative. The successful supplier, PUBLIC FIRST LIMITED, exemplifies the type of organisation well-suited for such contracts, being a small-to-medium-sized enterprise capable of delivering high-quality research outputs. Firms with capabilities in managing stakeholder engagement and producing clear, accessible reports will find this category promising for future collaborations with public authorities. The procurement method being open facilitates a competitive environment, encouraging SMEs and VCSEs to pursue similar opportunities and drive business growth through government contracts.

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Notice Title

Student Information Review

Notice Description

The purpose of this contract is to: a. Undertake high quality primary and secondary research into the quality, consistency and value to students of currently-available student information b. Produce high quality research reports setting out findings in a clear and accessible way c. Inform future policy development activity and evidence-based decision making into the student information infrastructure d. Secure the input and engagement of a range of relevant stakeholders in considering this research topic.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Potential to extend by up to 3 months, if stakeholder involvement cannot be scheduled as planned (known risk)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e988
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030721-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 202511 months ago
Contract Period
27 May 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR STUDENTS
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), 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

PUBLIC FIRST

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