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Research and recommendations on collaborative outreach

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS

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11 Sep 2025 at 09:05

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10 Sep 2025 at 13:05

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23 Jun 2025 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Students, located in Bristol, has completed a procurement process titled "Research and recommendations on collaborative outreach." The tender, which falls under the services category, specifically evaluation consultancy services, aimed to produce a report with recommendations for policy and programme design for the reformed collaborative outreach programme succeeding Uni Connect. The procurement used an open competition method below the threshold, and the contract period is from 8th September 2025 to 7th December 2025, with potential for a six-month extension based on the report's reception.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium enterprises in the consultancy sector with expertise in evaluation. The contract was awarded to Opcit Research Limited, a small enterprise based in London, indicating that firms with a strong understanding of the requirements, credible methodologies, and relevant experience are well-positioned to compete. The focus on collaborative outreach means businesses that specialise in educational consultancy and research will find this and similar tenders particularly advantageous for expansion and partnership with government entities.

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Notice Title

Research and recommendations on collaborative outreach

Notice Description

The final output from this contract will be a report delivering recommendations for the OfS to consider in policy and programme design for the reformed collaborative outreach programme succeeding Uni Connect. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=979539907

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Depending on the reception of the recommendations and report in December 2025, there may be scope to extend the contract for a further six months to enable more research

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05516e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055671-2025
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

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,333 Under £100K
Lots Value
£33,333 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,050 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 7 Dec 2025 1-6 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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@officeforstudents.org.uk
Contact Phone
0117 931 7149

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPCIT RESEARCH

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