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title: "GB-Bristol: Facilitation of a Theory of Change for a funded programme to support access to higher education in England"
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# GB-Bristol: Facilitation of a Theory of Change for a funded programme to support access to higher education in England

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STUDENTS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0251373b-4f9f-4d90-82ee-b8b2cc97cc35

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## Summary

The Office for Students in Bristol is seeking facilitation services for a funded programme supporting access to higher education in England. This tender falls under the services category with a contract value of £50,000 and a tender deadline of 18th April 2024. The contract period is set to start on 10th May 2024 and end on 9th February 2025. This opportunity is suited for SMEs and VCSEs.

This procurement presents a chance for small or medium enterprises to contribute to a programme enhancing access to higher education. Businesses offering consultancy and management services would be well-placed to compete in this open procedure tender. The contract period offers a reasonable timeline for successful bidders to deliver the required facilitation services to support the programme's objectives.

## Notice

Contract for Facilitation of a Theory of Change for a funded programme to support access to higher education in England Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3dff729-db9b-463b-ac4f-59850050f2d0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 May 2024 - 9 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFFICE FOR STUDENTS |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8SR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Gifford |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2024 at 15:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3dff729-db9b-463b-ac4f-59850050f2d0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3dff729-db9b-463b-ac4f-59850050f2d0
  28th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=852506376
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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