Award

Provision of Market Research and Insight for a new Academic Delivery model

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Sep 2024 at 12:59

S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

07 Jun 2024 at 15:29

S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of South Wales, located in Pontypridd, has completed the award stage for a procurement process titled "Provision of Market Research and Insight for a new Academic Delivery model." This tender falls under the services category, specifically market research services, polling, and statistics, and is classified under CPV codes 79300000, 79310000 and 79311000. The contract was awarded to Savanta Group Ltd on 19th September 2024. The procurement aim is to gain insights into the impact of a new academic delivery model targeting full-time undergraduate prospective students from 2025 onwards, both domestic and international. The contract, noted for its critical role in the USW 2030 Strategy, seeks to evaluate the impact on student recruitment and optimise recruitment strategies before wide-scale implementation. Contained within the procurement process are key milestones such as the tender release date on 7th June 2024 and submission deadline on 28th June 2024, with full award declared by 22nd July 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in market research services. Firms experienced in conducting detailed market analyses and possessing a strong understanding of the education sector would find this contract highly beneficial for growth. The scope of work includes analysing pilot project data, providing normative insights, and ensuring that the new delivery model is well-articulated for maximum market appeal. Companies capable of delivering innovative research techniques and comprehensive evaluation methodologies are best suited. Additionally, businesses able to offer insights into both domestic and international student markets will be particularly relevant. This engagement also aligns with supporting community benefits and social value objectives, indicating potential broader impacts for businesses involved.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Market Research and Insight for a new Academic Delivery model

Notice Description

The University of South Wales seeks to appoint a provider to provide market research and insight that will inform the potential impact that the new academic delivery model may have when rolled out. The target market for this activity is Full-time undergraduate prospective students (including both UK and International) - 2025 entry onwards.As a key component of our USW 2030 Strategy, we are currently developing a new academic delivery model that will underpin the future delivery of our curriculum. The model uses evidence-based approaches to provide high-quality and engaging in-person and remote active-learning experiences that are adaptive, inclusive, and equitable. It has been co-designed and supported by AdvanceHE consultancy and is currently subject to a series of small-scale pilot projects and associated evaluation activities.Before this approach is rolled out across the wider portfolio, we are keen to understand what impact this may have on student recruitment and how best this could be articulated in our proposition. In addition to mitigating any risks, we are keen to understand how the benefits of this approach should be presented to market in order to maximise any student recruitment gains.The successful agency will be given access to project documentation as well as the results of evaluation activity from the initial pilots conducted as part of the project.Any additional information shared will be subject to a Non Disclosure Agreement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-142083
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=142083
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

79310000 - Market research services

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
Laura Perrott
Contact Email
laura.perrott@southwales.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1443482386, +44 3455760101

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 1DL
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Treforest
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAVANTA GROUP

Further Information

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