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title: "Office for Students: Framework for Polling and Opinion Research Services"
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# Office for Students: Framework for Polling and Opinion Research Services

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STUDENTS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b0ba826-803e-4db1-aa9c-adf20719eed4

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## Summary

The Office for Students, based in Bristol, has completed its tender process for establishing a framework for polling and opinion research services, targeting the South West region of the UK. The contract, valued at £1,500,000, will cover survey services in the education sector, spanning from 3rd March 2025 to 2nd March 2029. The framework is divided into three lots, addressing different segments: students, the education sector and other stakeholders, and evaluation projects. The procurement followed an open procedure, with all necessary milestones completed by 7th February 2025.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in survey services and opinion research. Businesses capable of reaching distinct population groups, such as students and other education stakeholders, are well-suited to compete. The awarded suppliers include a mix of SMEs and larger organisations like Shift Insight Ltd, Savanta Group Ltd, and YouGov PLC, offering a diverse range of expertise and resources. Participating in this framework can enhance visibility, facilitate long-term partnerships, and provide a steady stream of projects within the education survey sector.

## Notice

This tender sets out the specification requirements for Contractor(s) to join a framework for delivering the Office for Students (OfS) polling and opinion research requirements. The tender is divided into 3 Lots. Lots 1&2 have been constructed by ability to reach certain populations: Lot 1- Students and Lot 2 -Education Sector and other stakeholders. Lot 3 is for evaluation projects.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/575a8f13-2c1a-459e-9d30-d0d73d35d3c5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2025 - 2 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | ADVANCE HE; ALMA ECONOMICS; IFF RESEARCH; PUBLIC FIRST; SAVANTA GROUP; SHIFT INSIGHT; TECHNOPOLIS; THINKS INSIGHT & STRATEGY (BRITAIN THINKS; YORK CONSULTING; YOUGOV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79311000 - Survey services

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2025 at 16:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/575a8f13-2c1a-459e-9d30-d0d73d35d3c5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/575a8f13-2c1a-459e-9d30-d0d73d35d3c5
  21st March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=935029644
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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