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Equality of Opportunity Risk Register Research and Recommendations

Office for Students

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Jun 2026 at 09:22

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

11 Mar 2026 at 17:10

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Office for Students involves a contract titled "Equality of Opportunity Risk Register Research and Recommendations". The contracting process falls under the services category, specifically business services including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The process was carried out through an open competition, targeting suppliers below the threshold. With the procurement located in the United Kingdom, the award has been completed, and the contract, worth £39,126 gross, started on 29th May 2026 and is due to end on 14th August 2026, with a potential extension of up to 6 months. The award was made to The Centre for Transforming Access and Student Outcomes in Higher Education, indicating the buyer's emphasis on expertise in student outcomes and higher education.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses with a focus on higher education consultancy and data-driven strategy development. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in risk analysis, educational policy advice, and strategic recommendations related to equality and opportunity in learning settings may find this contract particularly beneficial. Given the project’s focus on shaping the future landscape of higher education, it is well-suited for firms that can provide high-quality insights and evidence-based recommendations to influence central government decisions. Additionally, the procurement method and scope provide a clear path for relevant SMEs looking to extend their reach into government contracts and elevate their profile in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Equality of Opportunity Risk Register Research and Recommendations

Notice Description

The desired outcome for this project is an internal OfS facing document providing informed recommendations on updates to the Equality of Opportunity Risk Register (EORR) including a list of evidence that should be added or updated and if any updates to risks or learner characteristics are recommended.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension up to 6 months to allow for changes to timeline

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0667b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057843-2026
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,333 Under £100K
Lots Value
£33,333 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,605 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 May 2026 - 14 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Gifford
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

The Centre for Transforming Access and Student Outcomes in Higher Education

Further Information

Notice Documents

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